by Alex Schmidt | Dec 10, 2019 | Italy
What once was a rural and remote string of Italian fishing villages is now one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Cinque Terre dates back to the 15th century, but it’s only been in the past couple decades that the UNESCO world heritage site has seen a huge...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 25, 2019 | Italy
Cinque Terre is one of those destinations where location can make or break your trip. Part of the charm of the “five lands” are that they are still relatively remote. However, this makes it a little more complicated to navigate where to stay in Cinque...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 23, 2019 | Italy
Carved out of the rugged terrain of Italy’s northern coast, Cinque Terre gives us a remarkable glimpse into the regions past. Fishermen developed the coastline into the “five lands” for fishing and wine-making in the 11th century. Before there was the Cinque Terre...
by Alex Schmidt | May 10, 2018 | Italy
If you ask any Italian, they will tell you that there is a significant difference between Northern and Southern Italy. Southern Italy is best for seaside escapes and exploring the capital city of Rome. But Northern Italy is best for biking around the lake, indulging...