Procida is a tiny, colorful island off the coast of Napoli that was formed by now-submerged volcanoes. It’s less glamorous than Capri, and much smaller than Ischia, but has a lot to offer for a day trip. It was named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022, making it the first island to ever win the […]
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7 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Padua
Padua, or Padova in Italian, is one of the most dynamic cities in Italy. The youthful energy comes from its huge university, one of the oldest in the world, which calls twenty-something students from all over Italy. If you’re in Venice, we highly recommend visiting this festive city. In fact, Padua is only a 30-minute […]
5 Delicious Fiesole Restaurants (and How to Get There)
With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there’s no shortage of great places to eat in the heart of Tuscany! You can find just about every cuisine within the city center, but if you expand your horizons to the areas surrounding Florence, especially Fiesole, you’ll discover even more great eats. Here are our favorite Fiesole restaurants. […]
Lucca Day Trip from Florence: Must-visits and Insider Tips
A treasure fortified by Renaissance walls, Lucca is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Florence by train it’s the perfect destination for a day trip. So to get the most out of your outing, we put together this list of top things to do on […]
Top 8 Day Trips from Florence: Empoli, Pistoia, San Gimignano, & More
Have you ever wondered what else to do in Tuscany after you’ve already seen all of Florence? You’ve got plenty of options—these day trips from Florence will help you fall in love with this beautiful region even more. If you’re running low on places to visit in Florence and you already know the Uffizi Gallery […]
Calçots in Barcelona (& Why We’re Obsessed With Calçotadas)
Come winter, calçots are the undisputed kings of Catalan cuisine. The calçot, a cross between a spring onion and leek, is by and large one of the region’s most beloved products. For more than a century, they’ve been an integral part of Catalan cuisine every winter.
What to Do and Where to Eat for a Perfect Cascais Day Trip
For a taste of the seaside, head to Cascais. This is Lisbon’s coastal gem, a small town lined with beaches, elegant palaces, and a bike-friendly promenade. You could spend a whole week in Lisbon and never run out of things to do, but why not explore further out and see a different side of the […]
Best Things to do in Seville in August
This blog post was originally posted on July 23, 2015, and was updated on July 1, 2019. Ask a local about the best things to do in Seville in August, and they’ll probably tell you to head to the nearest beach. While that’s a tempting idea, it would mean missing out on everything that Seville itself […]
6 Things to do in Seville in May
This blog post was originally posted on April 21, 2015, and was updated on April 2, 2019. Spring is arguably the most important time of year on the sevillano calendar. We’ve already experienced Semana Santa, which is one of the most storied events of the entire year in Seville in March (or April, depending on […]
11 Things to Do in Cordoba: The Perfect Day Trip from Seville
Few places hold as much indisputable charm as Cordoba, with its colorful flower-lined streets and gilded remnants of Moorish Spain’s glory days. First a key Roman settlement and later the capital of Al-Andalus, Cordoba was once the most important city in Europe. Its picturesque cobblestone streets hold thousands of years of secrets and stories belonging […]
