Greek Islands Guide: 25 Popular and Hidden Gems

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 09:51 pmVisitors to the Greek islands are spoiled for choice. There are around 6,000 islands in Greece, 227 of which are inhabited. You can visit some of the uninhabited islands on day trips, which are fantastic for pristine beaches or archeological sites, like Delos (The “Athens of the…

Coronavirus Travel: Escaping Lockdowns in Europe

Last updated on November 23rd, 2020 at 12:24 amBy Alex Kallimanis: The world just changed dramatically for all of us. A few weeks ago I was excited to leave for Paris and Italy, despite ominous warnings of the coronavirus. The TBEX blogger conference in Catania, Sicily was on the agenda for me. Bell had a…

Temperature screening for COVID-19 at the airport in Italy

San Marino: Tips for Visiting the Tiny Country Within Italy

San Marino is one of the world’s oldest and smallest republics. Three towers, perched atop Monte Titano, date back to the 11th century and offer stunning views far across the horizon, all the way to the Adriatic Sea. The tiny enclave is surrounded by the picturesque Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, a culinary haven of the country.

San Marino fort and mountains with a glider in the sky

Modena Food Tour: An Italian Culinary Mecca

Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 06:34 pmThe Emilia-Romagna region is often considered the foodie capital of Italy. It’s home to authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar, excellent charcuterie and truffles. It’s also the birthplace of bolognese sauce and mortadella (bologna in the United States). So I decided to take a Modena food tour to…

Alex with wall to wall parmesan cheese wheels

Great Things to do in Florence, Italy

Last updated on December 15th, 2022 at 07:32 pm By Alex Kallimanis: Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Magnificent examples of Italian Gothic architecture were erected with the financial assistance of powerful Florentine families like the Medici’s. When you visit Florence today you can see why artists like Michelangelo were inspired by the city….

Close up of Michelangelo's David