Spend another gorgeous day in the Cinque Terre after our night in Vernazza. Woke early and climbed up to SAN Bernadine, a tiny village perched high up overlooking Corniglia and the ocean. Probably only 20 houses and very traditional. As we walked up we passed the odd home tucked into the hillside with a small vege garden immaculately kept. A steep walk down getting down in time for breakfast, a shower and check out. Caught the train in the heat with the hoardes t...

The Cinque Terre has not disappointed. What an incredible place. Started the day catching the train to Monterosso at the northern end of the 5 villages. This town has a big beach with crystal clear water. Tons of cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea then tucked back behind this frontage narrow streets with gorgeously painted houses. What a start. Walked the main trail from Monterosso to Vernazza. Was more challenging than I had expected. Very narrow a lot of...

Wow arrived on the Cinque terra today. A quick walk around La Spezia before catching the train to Rio Maguire one of the five villages on the Cinque Terre. Thankfully less people than we had expected but still very popular. Just stunning. Houses tumbling down the cliffs towards a crystal clear sea. Every colour of the rainbow. Can’t wait to get walking and exploring tomorrow. La Spezia looks like a fantastic place to base ourselves. Great hotel with a gorgeous ...

Great couple of days in Florence walking and soaking up the atmosphere. So many more tourists than when we last visited. Stunning buildings and beautiful countryside.

Arrived in Florence after around 33 hours on the go at around 5pm last night. Great transits and very easy to catch the train from Rome to Florence. Quick trip when you are travelling 250km/hr. Gorgeous views on the way up. Every hill adorned with a small terracotta roofed village and grapes and olives spilling down the hillsides. The planting of the yew trees gorgeous. Just like the pictures you see. Found our hotel which is a bit further away than what we were...