With a day of exploring lesser known nooks and crannies already under our belts it’s time to visit the heart of Venice. Piazza San Marco,

When it comes to picturesque train rides, in the last month we’ve seen our fair share… from castles to snow capped villages to dramatic mountain

In classic style, we’ve saved the crown jewel of Rome for last. The Roman Forum, possibly the most politically significant ruins, for its scale and

A few days in the big city and the accumulative effects of being on the road have taken its toll. Our weary muscles cry for

It’s one thing to hear stories and see pictures… It’s another thing entirely to find yourself immersed in the melting pot of Rome, face to

Milan, THE fashion capital, a historic powerhouse and our next destination. Arriving via train, we eagerly award Milan station with its own prestigious title, “Most

It’s New Year’s Eve, sunlight is fading and we’ve just arrived at Domodossola, a quaint little border town, nestled between Switzerland & Italy. And though the town centre itself is charming, our lodgings are squirreled away in a more remote location further in the mountains. To find it, we’ll need a car. So it’s a good thing we know some locals!