Italy
Have a villa in Italy by Juliet Davis (on sabbatical from Oct ’20)
All villas are rented from Saturday to Saturday. Very important that you consider how this fits into your itinerary. PRICE really makes a difference to what you get in terms of location, amenities and filling expectations. This cannot be stressed enough. The price often goes up by around 50{03e17260731feebda54b271abff347b773c0107003202e8eeba7d379e6644aef} through… Read the rest
Explore Tuscany by car by Discover Travel
Tuscany is one of those magical parts of the world, where you are immersed in magical views of olive trees, grape vines, Cypress trees and villas that all look old, well maintained and so in keeping with their environs. You can never tell if a building is new, old or… Read the rest
Walk the Cinque Terre by Discover Travel
First off – you need to make sure you have your Cinque Terre Card – Now this is a national park so you do have to purchase a ticket on arrival. It allows unlimited use of the walkways of the park and unlimited use of the train system that links… Read the rest
Travel around Tuscany by Discover Travel
Tuscany is one of those magical parts of the world, where you are immersed in magical views of olive trees, grape vines, Cypress trees and villas that all look old, well maintained and so in keeping with their environs. You can never tell if a building is new, old or… Read the rest
Walk the Amalfi Coast by Discover Travel
Be amazed by the Amalfi Coast, where stunning villages are glued onto hillsides that defy gravity. You will too and your legs will forgive you anything for the views! Picturesque towns hover above isolated coves, their narrow streets a-jostle with monasteries, churches and whitewashed homes. Along ancient paths and mule… Read the rest
Explore the Cinque Terre by Discover Travel
If you ever travel by train between Genoa and La Spezia in Italy, it seems like you are in a tunnel nearly all the time. Occasionally you get little splashes of colour, the blue of the Mediterranean and glimpses of old houses, but before you know it you will be… Read the rest
Drive in Italy by Discover Travel
DRIVING – You need an International Drivers Licence to drive legally in Italy. You can get this from the AA – either instore or online. You need a passport sized photo to go with the form. Cost is about $35. SPEED LIMITS (often ignored by Italians and change anytime) 50km/h… Read the rest
Explore Florence by Discover Travel
Easily accessed by train or car. Rome to Florence by car is only about 3 hours on the motorway – but better to take a day or two and explore the hilltop towns on your way North. You need at least one full day for sightseeing, preferably two or three.… Read the rest
Food Festivals in Europe by Juliet Davis (on sabbatical from Oct ’20)
Every year around the world local delicacies and cuisines are celebrated! Heading to Europe? Then join in one of these which represent just a small taste of what is on offer… Every May, for the past 21 years the village of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (the starting point for our leisurely walking holiday… Read the rest
