It's not easy trying to plan a holiday to a destination you've never been to before. Even if you've visited Italy previously, there are always new places to find that you're not aware of. But time is precious, and finding those places isn't always easy.
Which is where we can help.
This website was originally written by Cath and Mike, an English couple who lived and worked in Italy for 15 years. They got to know the country and its people extremely well (as only 'locals' can), and they could find tiny, stunning, traditional out of the way villages that are "off the beaten track".
How do they know? Because they lived in one of these villages!
- but you're not sure when's the best time to go, or whether a guided tour is really necessary, or whether there are parts that other tourists may not know about.
Want to know more? Click on this link to read our page about the Colosseum!
Or maybe you'd like to know which part of Rome to look to find a market like this...
And you know that when you're visiting Venice you'll be seeing beautiful 'palazzos' on the edge of canals like this...
...but do you know where you would go to find a quiet little village perched on a cliff with water as clear as this?
...and where can you travel to find pretty mediaeval villages perched on hilltops like this? (No, it's not Tuscany!).
Whether it's Rome, Venice, Florence, or the less well known rural areas of Le Marche and Puglia you want to know about - you've come to the right place.
Because what we want the most is to use our knowledge of these stunning places, and their culture, to help you plan your perfect trip.
This was written by Cath and Mike Andrews, pictured on the day they were married - in Rome! They chose to have their pictures taken by the Trevi Fountain.
They lived their Italian dream. Through this website we (Mogsy and Richard - new owners of the website) would like to share our passion for, and knowledge of, this amazing country with you.
So, come on in. Pour yourself a nice glass of cold 'vino bianco' - white wine - or a cup of cappuccino, or a hot black 'espresso'. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.