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Dolomites – Tuscany – Northern Italy
Dolomites
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Where to Stay in the Dolomites with Children: Best Family Hotels & Areas
Our recommendations for the best family-friendly hotels and areas in the Dolomites, Italy

Where to Stay in the Dolomites: Best Hotels & Areas for Hiking and Skiing Holidays
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in the Dolomites, Italy

When to Visit the Dolomites? Weather, Seasons & Best Time to Go
When to travel to the Dolomites and what to expect – whether you’re into skiing or hiking

37 Best Tips for Visiting the Dolomites: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Practical tips + helpful advice to plan your Dolomites trip and enjoy every moment

The Dolomites with Children: Family-friendly Tips, Things to Do & Best Hotels
Child-friendly hikes, viewpoints, playgrounds, climbing parks and lakes for the whole family

Lago di Sorapis: Hiking Guide to the Turquoise Lake in the Dolomites
All you need to know about hiking to Lago di Sorapis, including parking, hiking route and our best tips

Cinque Torri Guide: How to Visit the Five Towers of the Dolomites
Guide to visiting Cinque Torri – walking routes, cable car, parking and our best tips

Lago di Carezza Guide: How to Get to the Alpine Lake in South Tyrol (Karersee)
All you need to know about Lago di Carezza – parking, walking routes and our best tips

Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) Travel Guide: Hiking, How to Get There & Where to Stay
How to reach the alpine plateau of the Dolomites, hiking trails, best hotels, our top tips and more

Guide to Monte Specie (Strudelkopf): Easy Hike to a Panoramic View in the Dolomites
Hiking guide with everything you need to know about Monte Specie, including parking, route and our best tips

Lago di Limides Guide: A Short & Easy Hike in the Dolomites
All you need to know about hiking to Lago di Limides – route, parking and our best tips

The Church of San Giovanni in Val Di Funes: Guide to the Most Iconic Church in the Dolomites
All you need to know about the Church of San Giovanni – how to get there, viewpoints and our top tips

How to Visit Seceda by Cable Car: Guide to Seeing the Famous Ridge
All you need to know about visiting Seceda – how to get there by cable car and our best tips

18 Best Hikes & Viewpoints in the Dolomites (for All Difficulty Levels and Distances)
A travel guide to our favourite hikes in the Dolomites – from short walks to full-day adventures

Tre Cime di Lavaredo: Guide to Hiking the Three Peaks in the Dolomites
Travel guide to one of the best hikes in the Dolomites – route, highlights, facilities and our top tips

Lago di Coldai: Hiking Guide to the Mountain Lake below Civetta
All you need to know about hiking to Lago di Coldai – parking, the route and our best tips

How to Visit Lago di Braies: Travel Guide to the Most Beautiful Lake in the Dolomites (Pragser Wildsee)
What to know before you go to Lago di Braies – including parking, the lake walk and our best tips

How to Hike to the Cadini di Misurina Viewpoint in the Dolomites
Travel guide to the dramatic viewpoint near Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Review of Paradiso Pure.Living: Vegan-friendly luxury in Seiser Alm / Alpe di Siusi
We review our stay at Paradiso Pure.Living in the Dolomites, South Tyrol, Northern Italy
Tuscany
City guides:
Where to stay:

How to Visit Bagni San Filippo: Guide to the Hidden Hot Springs in Tuscany
How to visit, what to expect and our best tips for the natural hot springs in southern Tuscany

Guide to the Best Sunset Spot in Tuscany: How to Find the Epic View of the Winding Cypress Road
What to know before you visit the iconic Tuscany photo spot

Saturnia Hot Springs Guide: How to Visit the Free Thermal Baths in Tuscany
What to expect at Cascate del Mulino’s famous natural pools, including how to get there and our best tips

Tuscany Travel Guide: 13 Best Cities & Places To Visit in the Italian Region
What to see in Tuscany and where to go on a road trip

Where to Stay in Siena: The Best Hotels on Both Sides of the Old City Walls
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Siena, Tuscany

Siena Travel Guide: 18 Best Things to Do & See
Everything you need to know about Siena in Tuscany, including what to see and our top tips

Where to Stay in San Gimignano: The Best Hotels in the Manhattan of the Middle Ages
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in San Gimignano, Tuscany

San Gimignano Travel Guide: 16 Best Things to Do & See
Everything you need to know about San Gimignano in Tuscany, including what to do & our top tips

Where to Stay in Lucca: 8 Best Hotels in All Price Ranges
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Lucca, Italy

Lucca Travel Guide: 18 Best Things to Do & See
Everything you need to know about Lucca in Tuscany, including what to do & our top tips

How To Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa & What To Expect
Everything you need to know about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, including why it leans and the best way to visit

Where to Stay in Pisa: The Best Hotels from Budget to Luxury
Our recommendations for the best hotels in Pisa, Italy

Pisa Travel Guide: 16 Best Things to Do & See
Everything you need to know about Pisa in Tuscany, including what to do & our top tips

Where to Stay in Florence: The Best Areas & Hotels
Our personal accommodation recommendations from budget to luxury stays in Florence

Florence Travel Guide: 16 Best Things to Do & See
Everything you need to know about Florence in Tuscany, including what to do & our top tips

Review of Vegan Agrivilla I Pini: A Sustainable and Holistic Farmstay in Tuscany
We review our stay at Vegan Agrivilla I Pini, Tuscany, Italy
Northern Italy

Where to Stay in Turin: Best Hotels from Budget to Luxury
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Turin (Torino), Italy

Where to Stay in Bergamo: The Best Hotels in Città Alta & Città Bassa
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Bergamo, Italy

Turin Travel Guide: 22 Best Things to Do & See
All you need to know about Turin in Northern Italy including what to do, when to visit, where to stay and our best tips

Bergamo Travel Guide: Best Things to Do & See
What to do in charming Bergamo, where to stay and our best travel tips

Review of La Vimea Vegan Hotel: All Vegan & Organic Bliss
We review our stay at La Vimea in Naturno, South Tyrol, Northern Italy

Milan: 5 Reasons to Visit the Fashionable City
Spend a few days soaking up the world-class architecture, food and shopping

A Day Trip to Romantic Venice
Charming streets, beautiful bridges and lots of canals – and oh, gelato of course












































