When you think of Pisa, the first thing that pops into your head is its leaning tower, right? It happens to almost every traveler—but do you know what you're missing out on?
Beaches and hiking in the Portofino Natural Park
Sea or mountains? Who says you have to choose? In the Portofino Natural Park, you can wrap up every trek with a dip in the sea »
Photo tour of Camogli, one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Liguria
Picture a classic Italian fishing village: colorful balconies, a long sandy beach, and white fishing boats drifting in the harbor… Welcome to Camogli.
Route from Camogli to San Rocco and Punta Chiappa
Punta Chiappa beach hides away (almost) inaccessible halfway between Camogli and Portofino on the Ligurian coast.
Route through the villages of the "5 Terre"
Did you know that "Cinque Terre", in the Liguria region, is the area in Italy that receives the most visitors each year? There must be a reason for that…
5 Terre: Blue Trail #2 from Monterosso to Vernazza
Up for a hike through "Cinque Terre"? The famous Blue Trail #2 begins (or ends) with the sea-view stretch connecting Monterosso and Vernazza. This was the very first hike I did across the famous "5 lands" of Liguria when I moved to Italy. Hard to forget… Trail info Difficulty: moderate….
E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia: are you up for this coastal trek?
Do you love hiking trails that combine semi-deserted beaches, turquoise waters, and jaw-dropping views? Here’s the E4 trail between Paleochora and Sougia. I'd say it’s tailor-made for you! 😉 Technical details Step-by-step from Paleochora to Sougia The hardest part of this hike is the lack of shade along the…
Trekking through the Samaria Gorge
An abandoned village, "kri-kri" goats, and Crete's deepest gorge: are you going to miss the hike through Samaria Gorge? I don't think so… 😉 Technical details Difficulty: medium-low. Length: 16 km (one way). Elevation gain/loss: 1,240 m (descent). Hiking time: 4–6 hours. Start: Xyloskalo, Omalos (trailhead entrance). Finish: Agia Roumeli (end…
The truth about Elafonisi: Crete's... pink? beach
Discover why Elafonisi is one of Crete's most visited beaches: pink sand, crystal-clear waters, a remote location, and a few more secrets… 😉 Elafonisi is one of those places full of contradictions: everyone (in their right mind) agrees that its beauty is spectacular. However, some fall in love with…
Discover the joy of swimming in the turquoise lagoons of Balos Beach
If you only saw one photo, you'd think Balos Beach was in the Caribbean. But this turquoise paradise actually belongs to Crete, Greece's largest island. The beauty of its lagoons is simply unmatched. Want to explore them? Keep reading! Balos Beach As you approach the viewpoint, two breathtaking lagoons will open up before you…