The American novelist Henry James declared Florence to be, “the most beautiful city in the world,” and who could possibly disagree? Once the heartland of the Renaissance, Florence is now the custodian of its legacy, a city-sized museum that’s home to many of the greatest buildings, paintings, and sculptures that humanity has ever made.  In...Read More

Italy’s art museums are treasure houses, showcasing centuries of creativity from ancient civilisations to the modern avant-garde. Whether it’s Michelangelo’s marble mastery, Giotto’s revolutionary frescoes, or collector Peggy Guggenheim’s modernist vision, Italy offers a truly vast spectrum of artistic wonders. This is one of the world’s great art destinations!  This guide highlights some of the...Read More

Vatican City is only 0.6 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, making it the smallest country in the world. Along with its tiny size comes a tiny population of fewer than 1000 people, one of which is the Pope – leader of the Roman Catholic Church.  Vatican City is one of the most sacred places...Read More

Florence is unquestionably one of the world’s most romantic cities and it’s been a centre for art and literature since the Middle Ages. It could even be argued that the modern world as we know it was born in Florence when Dante penned his Commedia and the powerful families of Tuscany decided to use their...Read More

Why settle for the ordinary when Sicily’s shores beckon with fascinating tales from ancient history and natural wonders unlike those of anywhere else in Europe?  This Mediterranean jewel is more than just an island getaway: Sicily has been an arena for thousands of years, where civilizations have vied for dominance. And every people who have...Read More

Although Venice is one of the most visited cities  in Italy, the islands on the Venetian Lagoon (Burano and Murano) are also must-visit spots on our trip.Read More