Peschiera del Garda and camping Bella Italia
During summer we spent several days in the campsite by the lake Garda called Bella Italia. The camping is situated in a small town Peschiera del Garda, which turned out to be the perfect base — small enough to feel…
Cycling to Sirmione – Lake Garda day trip
If you’re staying in Peschiera del Garda, one of the best adventures you can have is hopping on a bike and following the lakeside path to Sirmione—arguably the jewel of Lake Garda. It’s an easy, scenic ride (about 12–15 km…
Caorle – top things to see and do
Caorle sits between Venice and Trieste. We visited it during our stay at San Francesco Camping in Duna Verde. We took our bikes and set off for a 10‑kilometre ride. Even though the cycle path leads through parks and is…
Day in Verona – what to do and see
Verona had been on my bucket list for a long time. We squeezed in a visit between our Lido di Jesolo stay and the Lake Garda trip during the summer break. A hot summer day wasn’t exactly ideal for sightseeing,…
Castello di Duino: history, views, and practical tips for visiting
Castello di Duino is an interesting historical site in northeastern Italy. Located just 20 km from Trieste, it is an ideal day trip if you’re staying in Trieste or Udine. Or ideally, both as we did! The castle stands on…
A walk through Trieste: From hilltop views to the sea in one day
Trieste is in Italy’s far northeast, right between Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. You feel its mix of cultures as soon as you arrive. The buildings look a bit like Vienna, the food has Balkan flavors, and the sea breeze…
What to See in Udine – Beautiful Squares and Venetian Architecture
Udine sits in the heart of Friuli‑Venezia Giulia, a region close to Austrian and Slovenian borders. It feels different from the rest of Italy — more reserved, more Central European, more… real. And after spending a day wandering its streets,…
Europe Toll Roads & Vignettes Guide
Everything you need to know before driving across Europe Driving in Europe is amazing — but every country has its own rules for tolls, vignettes, and payment systems. Some use stickers, some use digital vignettes, some charge per kilometre, and…
Nuremberg with kids – 2-day itinerary
Forget about yourself, this trip is tailored for your little ones. Nuremberg is very walkable. You might probably spend hours wandering its streets, just enjoying the view – but this time you will not. Even though this trip doesn’t include…
