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...