If you are into nature, if you like waterfalls, if you enjoy thermal baths and if you love gardens in an Italian style Tivoli is the place for you. Not far from Rome, Tivoli is home to Villa Gregoriana, Villa Adriana, Villa d’Este and all of nature’s beuties. When you find yourself in Villa Gregoriana you will feel as if you’re in a big maze all to be explored. The garden is full of Mediterranean flora and the beautiful 120 meters waterfall cascading into a small lake is a unique beauty. This is a clear example of a romance garden because of its beauty and the era in which it was built. The...

Have you ever heard of The Talking Statues in Rome? I know it seems absurd to think that a statue could talk, but back in the day, when technology was not yet even a fantasy, people really did use statues to communicate. All people, regardless their position or rank, could leave notes to be read by all the passers-by. It was, so to speak, a public online blog of its time. The best known is definitely Pasquino, the statue that expressed people’s sorrows and thoughts becoming their spokesman. This statue is found in Piazza del Pasquino, near Piazza Navona.  It mainly talked about politics and...

Inside Italy is a state that everyone knows about: . Yes, there truly is a state inside a state! In fact The Vatican is not only a beautiful, imposing church, but it is also an independent nation with its own laws. It is the smallest state in the world, both in population and in size. It is an ecclesiastic state ruled by the Pope (nowadays Benedict XVI). Not only “religious” people live here; important bankers, employees and their families also make this their home. Of course, in order to live in this small nation you must be a resident. You cannot visit The Vatican City State unless you have a...

Not far from Naples are four large islands: Capri, Ischia, Procida and Vivara. Capri is located on the south end of the Gulf of Naples. Due to its extraordinary nature, to its extraordinary colours and to the beauty of its sea, Capri has been a very well-known place to visit for people all over the world. It has seen writers, poets, musicians and many others fall in love with its beauty. There are many things to do here. Nature is the main attraction of the island. In fact numerous activities that you will enjoy will allow you to find the most amazing views you have ever seen. The Roman emperor Tiberio...

When thinking about Pisa the first thing that comes to mind is certainly the Leaning Tower. However, the city offers way more. In a hilly area not far from Pisa stands a former Carthusian monastery known as “Pisa Charter House”. Up until the 1970’s the Cistercians lived here. Nowadays it is possible to visit inside and see its church, the monks’ chapel and one of the cells where they used to live. Since 1981 it has also held the natural history museum, well recommended if you are travelling with kids. It not only shows a lot of stuffed animals, but your children will also be able to study the...

Rome is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it offers many museums, churches, monuments and “piazze” that everyone should see at least once in their life. However, if you would like to step away from the common path, there are less touristy places to visit that you probably have never even considered.  1- Sunday mornings can sometimes be quite boring. If you are looking for something typical to do, we recommend Porta Portese, the most well-known market in the city. Here you will be able to find clothes, furniture and everything you could possibly think of. However, if...