Italy Archives - Blethers from Afar

Treading the boards of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples

Having worked for one of Scotland's largest theatre companies for the last four years, I think it's pretty safe to say that I've got a bit of a thing for performance venues. I love the history that comes with ...

Photography: Pompeii

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A guide to visiting the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

I can vividly remember a period in my childhood when I was convinced that I was going to be an archaeologist. It was probably when I was around eight or nine years old and got to study the wonders of Ancient R...

10 reasons why Naples might just surprise you

For many people, Naples is seen as a city you pass through, rather than somewhere you choose to stay. Its location makes it a perfect stop-off point for people making their way to nearby archaeological sites l...

Living ‘La Dolce Vita’ in Ravello, Italy: Apartment Review

From the moment my partner and I began planning our trip to Italy, the Amalfi Coast was the pinnacle of our itinerary. Every ounce of energy we put in to planning was geared towards that moment: Gazing up at ...

A Review of Caruso Place Boutique & Wellness Suites, Naples

Stepping out of Toledo Metro station into the belly of Naples, I began to wonder if we'd made a terrible mistake. Swarms of people surrounded us, their voices bellowing with animation. Vespas zipped in and ou...

Conquering Rome Alone: A First Step into the World of Solo Travel

"Get in the car." And with those four words, the conversation had changed. His eyes narrowed. His hand, which had once held mine in a friendly shake, now closed around my wrist. I tried to pull back but his...

Photography: Rome

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How to see the best of Rome in 3 days

One of the biggest challenges I faced before visiting Rome was deciding how I was going to allocate my time. After all, this was a city I had longed to visit since my primary school days, when whole afternoo...

My Secret Food Tour of Rome

OK, confession time. I’ve just returned from my first solo trip to Rome, and while I could write pages upon pages about how rewarding the experience was (watch this space!), there was one thought which terrifi...

Treading the boards of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples

Photography: Pompeii

A guide to visiting the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy

10 reasons why Naples might just surprise you

Living ‘La Dolce Vita’ in Ravello, Italy: Apartment Review

A Review of Caruso Place Boutique & Wellness Suites, Naples

Photography: Rome

How to see the best of Rome in 3 days

My Secret Food Tour of Rome

10 great places to go kayaking in Scotland

Secret Santa: A Short Film about Christmas Cheer

12 most Instagrammable places in Edinburgh’s Old Town

Celebrating Kindness: Different ways kindness is shown around the world

Pitch perfect: How to approach hotels and secure press stays as a travel blogger