Italy – Blethers from Afar

Treading the boards of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples

October 22, 2018

Activities, Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, weekend breaks

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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September 24, 2018

Activities, Europe, Italy, Photography, the great outdoors

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A guide to visiting Pompeii

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May 21, 2018

Activities, Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips

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

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May 18, 2018

Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, weekend breaks

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

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May 14, 2018

Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, Luxury Stays, weekend breaks

From the moment my fella and I began planning our trip to Italy, the Amalfi Coast had been the pinnacle of our itinerary. Every ounce of energy we had put in to planning had been geared towards those colourful...

A Review of Caruso Place Boutique & Wellness Suites, Naples

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May 8, 2018

Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, Luxury Stays, weekend breaks

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

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May 22, 2017

Europe, Features, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, Most Read, The Stories

"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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April 25, 2017

Europe, Italy, Photography

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How to see the best of Rome in 3 days

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April 25, 2017

Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, weekend breaks

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

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January 30, 2017

Activities, Europe, Italy, weekend breaks, Wining & Dining

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 Pompeii

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

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