April 20, 2024

A Trip to Bari, Italy – The Ideal Hub for Exploring Apulia by Train

Bari is one of the largest port cities in Italy. It is a metropolitan hot spot with a cute old town on the coast. While Bari is a wonderful place to be, its biggest appeal (in our opinion) is its international airport and proximity to some of the most notable smaller cities in the Apuglia region. It’s the perfect place to use as a travel hub. Book yourself an Airbnb near Old Town so you can enjoy a myriad of quaint restaurants and wine bars in the evenings and train off on exciting day trips throughout your stay.
November 30, 2017

3 Days in Ortigia, Italy – What to do in (and around) this charming ancient city

Craving an Italian adventure but wanting to step a little bit off the beaten path? Ortigia might just be your dream vacation. Ortigia is more or less an island city surrounded by the Ionian Sea and hanging on to the larger city of Syracuse by not much more than a couple of bridges. It’s one of the more charming places you can visit in Sicily and has the added benefit of being slightly less tourist-crazy than other nearby destinations. It’s overflowing with stunning architecture, historical landmarks, incredible gastronomy, and unbeatable sea views. Just in case that wasn’t enough for you, Ortigia also wins in its proximity to some pretty awe-inspiring nature (adventurers, right this way) and archeological sites.