Until recently, the Calanques – rocky inlets stretching from Marseille to la Ciotat – belonged only to locals and a few insiders. Today, they rank among the most iconic landscapes in southern France, attracting travelers in search of that idealized Mediterranean, where shades of turquoise and deep blue…
Birthplace of saints and home to some of Italy’s most treasured artworks, Umbria is the Italian countryside as you’ve always imagined it: verdant farmland, steep hills crowned with medieval fortresses, and winding country roads. Often called the “green lung of Italy”, it remains largely off the radar for…
So, you are in Marseille. Maybe for a long weekend, a week, or even a month. And after exploring this vibrant city, sampling its incredible restaurants and even trying your hand at making traditional Marseille soap, you might be wondering where to go next … Don’t worry, I’ve…
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Perched between the Adriatic Sea and Marjan Hill, Split is a city where centuries of history meet the rhythm of mediterranean life. At its heart lies Diocletian’s Palace, where ancient columns hold up medieval homes and modern wine bars nestle into stone that’s over 1,700 years old. Narrow…
Split … a city that’s been known since ancient times for its huge influence in the Roman Empire. Somehow, its old town has escaped both time and the wars that ravaged much of southeastern Europe over the last century. It’s hard to believe that not so long ago,…