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 spike in tourism. Thats why the …
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 Terre. I recently visited this UNESCO world heritage site this …
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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 train, it took at least two days of sailing from Genoa just …
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 in a variety of local wines, and enjoying the lush …
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