I’d never heard of Pula before I went there. Frankly, Croatia was not even on my travel radar until about a week before I visited Italy. After seeing photos of a friends trip I wanted to go. It is only about 4 hours drive from where I stayed in Italy, therefore making Pula the perfect …
Vicenza isn’t a place that comes to mind when you think of visiting Italy unless you’re a military family, but it is a hidden gem. Home to U.S. Army base Garrison, this city is full of history, museums, and some of Palladio’s best works of architecture. (If you don’t know who Palladio was, he’s one …
If you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay while visiting Venice, Lido is the perfect spot. It’s a narrow strip of island about 7 miles long with several sandy beaches. Getting there… Across from the train station you can hop on the 5.1 or 5.2 vaporetto line from the Ferrovia stop. The trip takes about …
When you think about Venice you picture beautiful canals, romantic gondola rides that are all tucked within an intricate maze of narrow streets, right?. Venice is a magical place to visit, but it also has a massive tourist draw. That can make for long lines, crowds, and take away from the ambiance of it all. …