Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.
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Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,
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The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.
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Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.
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Sorrento in southern Italy makes a fantastic base for a holiday with some truly world-class day trips in the area. Here are the 8 best day trips from Sorrento.
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Climbing Mount Vesuvius to see the still-smoking crater at the top is a great add-on to a trip to Pompeii. Here’s everything you need to know about making the trip.
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The Campania Artecard is the most popular tourist card for Naples, but the different versions can be complicated. See which one offers the best value for your trip.
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Both ruined towns offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life, but if you can only visit Pompeii or Herculaneum, which one should you choose?
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Italy has some of the world’s most heavenly gardens. From centuries-old botanical gardens in the north to subtropical gardens in southern Italy, these are the best gardens to visit in Italy.
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