Food & wine Updated 18 October 2026
Bologna's Food Valley: Parma, Modena and Emilia-Romagna
Where Parmesan, Parma ham, balsamic vinegar and ragu actually come from, and how to visit Bologna, Parma and Modena as one food-focused trip by train.
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6 guides tagged #day trips
Naples & the Amalfi Coast Updated 18 October 2026
Capri Day Trip: Ferries, the Blue Grotto and What to See
How to plan a day trip to Capri from Naples, Sorrento or Positano, when the Blue Grotto is actually open, and why a night on the island beats a rush.
Naples & the Amalfi Coast Updated 29 July 2026
Pompeii and Vesuvius: Doing Both in One Day
A huge unshaded ruin and a volcano crater above it: how long Pompeii really takes, why the Naples museum is half the visit, and the order that works.
Rome & the Vatican Updated 29 July 2026
The Best Day Trips From Rome
Where to go for a day from Rome: the Roman port town with no crowds, the hill town of villas and fountains, the cathedral on a rock, and the too far ones.
Tuscany & Florence Updated 29 July 2026
Siena and San Gimignano: The Classic Tuscan Day Out
Two hill towns in one day from Florence: Siena's shell-shaped square and striped cathedral, the town of towers, and why both change when the coaches leave.
Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
Verona Guide: The Arena, the Balcony and the Stop Nobody Regrets
The best short stop in northern Italy: a Roman arena still used for opera, a walkable centre, and an honest verdict on the Juliet balcony.