If you’re planning a trip to Rome, seeing the Sistine Chapel is likely at the top…
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Rome on a budget: what tourists overpay for
Most articles about Rome on a budget tell you to walk a lot, drink from public…
Free things to do in Rome: the ones that beat the paid attractions — written by someone who lives here
The first time I took a friend from London to San Luigi dei Francesi, she did…
What to buy in Sperlonga: the four shops worth walking into
Walk the main street of Sperlonga’s old town in August and you will pass twenty-five shops.…
How many days should you stay in Sperlonga? I left after one and spent the drive home regretting it
If you’re wondering how long to stay in Sperlonga, the honest answer is three days. Not…
Sperlonga, Italy: the white beach town Romans use when Amalfi’s full and Capri costs too much
Sperlonga is where Romans go on a long weekend when they don’t feel like fighting the…
The walking tour of Florence that skips the worst mistake every tourist makes
This is not the walking route you find in every Florence travel guide. This is the…
How to visit the Uffizi Gallery without getting scammed (2026)
Every week someone writes to me about a Uffizi Gallery visit that went wrong.They paid €45…
Florence Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know (From Someone Who Lives Here)
This is not the usual Florence travel guide written by someone who spent one day here,…
I’m Italian. Here’s how I’d do Venice in a low budget.
Venice in a low budget is completely possible. The reputation for being expensive is wrong. The…