15 Tips for visiting Cinque Terre in Italy
Updated August 5, 2023 These 15 tips for visiting Italy's Cinque Terre are a compilation of answers to the many questions that arose during my pre-trip research and discoveries during our five-night stay. It’s not a definitive guide on Cinque Terre, but it should give...
Hike through vineyards high above Manarola and Corniglia in Italy’s Cinque Terre
One of the best things to do in Italy’s Liguria region is to hike through Cinque Terre vineyards high above Manarola and Corniglia, two of the five villages that make up the 'five lands.' The route from Volastra to Corniglia can be completed at a leisurely pace....
Buying a SIM card in Italy
When purchasing a prepaid mobile travel plan for your phone, it’s helpful to have desirable criteria and features in mind. My own list had served me well until the inconvenient and costly experience of buying a SIM card in Italy in 2018. As a result, I’ve added...