Italy

Views over the city of Florence Overlooking the city of Florence is quite spectacular, especially on a sunny day or clear night. If you’re looking for a few good spots where you can gaze over the sea of terracotta rooftops and the buildings …

  Okay, so I’m writing about another stay at Plus Florence Hostel. You can tell I must really like this place.   I’ve stayed in a few hostels now across Europe, but …

In the city of Florence you’ll find many things to do that will keep you occupied for a few days. The first time I visited the city there were a few …

Another trip to Rome!  Even though I’d been before, I was keen to visit again.  One of the main reasons for doing so was the sudden urge I had to photograph …

Da Tonino If you’re looking for a traditional spot to grab a bite to eat after a tiring day, then Da Tonino is somewhere you should visit. Recommended to me by …

Alloggio turistico al Colosseo Nothing beats staying somewhere that’s close to all the hot spots in a town or city, but sometimes trying to find somewhere that also offers a friendly …

My birthday fell during my trip to Rome, so I decided to have a pamper session.  I wanted to find somewhere to have a treatment or two, but also be able …

  Things to see and do Rome is a bustling city with lots of monuments and landmarks. As you wander around the city no matter the path you take, you’ll find …

Many cities now have travel passes that offer free travel as well as other incentives depending on the type you buy. You’ve probably wondered if you should get a city pass, …

Plus Florence Plus Florence is a hostel part of the Plus Hostel group, with other locations in Berlin, Venice and Rome. Plus Florence is located about a 15-minute walk away from …

A pit-stop in Pisa A pit-stop in Pisa, Italy… literally! Pisa, a city located in the Tuscany region of Italy, is one of those places you just have to visit. Home …

Getting around Italy by train. Getting around Italy by train – 5 cities, in 5 nights.  A few of my friends thought this was a very adventurous plan, one of whom …

Next was Florence – the second city on my 5 cities in 5 nights Italian trip. I wasn’t staying far from Florence’s main train station, Santa Maria Novella, which meant I …