Rome, nicknamed the Eternal City, is probably my favourite city in the world. It has everything you might wish for: good food, sunny weather, and culture to spare. Probably, as a classicist (and one specialised in Latin), Rome is as close to heaven as I can get. I have been to Rome numerous times now, both …
In Umbria, a region in central Italy, you can explore Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. A small town on a beautiful location: built on the slope of a hill, shining golden at the end of the day. Many pilgrims flock to this city, especially on a Sunday. However, even when you’re not a catholic/religious, …
If you’re staying in Rome, a day trip to Tivoli is something you shouldn’t miss. Some 30 kilometers outside of Rome you can find Tivoli, home to several Renaissance villas with beautiful gardens. A few kilometers outside of Tivoli you can explore the ruins of an enormous Roman villa as well. There clearly is enough …