5 unique things to do in Tuscany and UmbriaAdd some unique flavour to your next trip to Italy with these suggestions for something different on the tourist trails in Tuscany and Italy. 1. Go truffle hunting Citerna is a wonderful village with a reputation as “the balcony of … Continue reading Tips for hiring a car in FranceMost Australian travellers will hire a car during their holiday in France. Whilst it is possible to travel through France using an excellent network of trains and buses, and using the services of the TGV will quickly and efficiently move … Continue reading
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Taking better holiday photosMost, if not every, traveller will return from their holidays with a camera full of photographs of their overseas adventure. Some of the photos will perfectly capture holiday memories whilst others will be blurred snaps of a finger laying across … Continue reading
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Remember postcards?I remember in my early travelling days, I would be constantly on the search for the perfect postcard. A freezeframe that captured my experience of the holiday destination that I could send to family and friends. I’d stand gazing at … Continue reading
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5 places to visit in 2012The start of the a new year brings many a list of places to visit. The New York Times has published the 45 places to go in 2012. Lonely Planet issued its top 10 destinations for 2012 whilst rival guide … Continue reading Happy New Year and welcome to 2012Well 2012 is now upon us and I wanted to wish you all a happy new year with all the best for the year ahead. I love the hope and promise of a new year and all the opportunities it … Continue reading Just for twoOur top 10 properties for couples Are you planning to travel to France or Italy and looking for accommodation suitable for one or two people? Then these properties are sure to be of interest. We’ve included studios and one bedroom … Continue reading 5 tips for planning your travelsI was inspired to write this blog post having just recently met a tourist to Australia (from Europe) who was disappointed that her plans to travel by train around Australia were not working out. We met in Port Macquarie (north … Continue reading A taste of ProvenceProvence has long been a favourite destination for Australian travellers. Stretching from the heights of Mont Ventoux in the north to the beach promenades of the Côte d’Azur, the region offers a range of delights that can keep visitors entranced … Continue reading
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Food – something for everyone.One of the joys of travelling in France and Italy is the ability to experience the wealth of gastronomic delights on offer. Whether it’s fresh cheeses, earthy wines, fresh, flaky croissants, 100′s of flavours of gelati, full degustation menus at … Continue reading |