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.
Hiking route from San Fruttuoso to Portofino
In Portofino Natural Park, there's a small, secluded abbey tucked away in a turquoise cove that you can only reach on foot or by boat: have you heard of San Fruttuoso?
Beach hopping from Santa Margherita to Portofino
The coastline connecting Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino is lined with yachts, sailboats, and dreamy little coves tucked away between rocks and pine forests. Want to come along and explore them on a walk?
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 Vernazza to Corniglia
Up for a hike through "Cinque Terre"? Get ready to have your breath taken away by the views on the stretch of Blue Trail #2 connecting Vernazza and Corniglia.
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….
Food tourism in Genoa: where to eat
Not sure which restaurant to pick in Genoa? After living for 5 years in this northern Italian city, here are my 28 recommendations.