The defence of Bergamo
To protect this beautiful historic city from enemies, the Venetians built an incredible wall around the whole hill.
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Naples to Sorrento: A perfect Amalfi day trip
The Amalfi Coast deserves more than a day trip but, if you’re short of time, here are my tips for a day trip from Naples to Sorrento.
How to spend a day in historic Naples
The historic centre of Naples is a World Heritage Site and you’ll see why if you can avoid the chaos and find the grandeur.
Visiting Paestum and its Greek temples
When some refugees from Ancient Greece started a new colony on the shore of today’s Italy, they didn’t realise that 2500 years later their city would be the best preserved in the world!
The best way to visit Pompeii
When the ancient city of Pompeii was struck by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, it was simultaneously destroyed and protected under the ash.
The great Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest reef in the world. It’s a natural wonder and one of the best things to see in Belize.