Visitors go to the Cinque Terre to live la dolce vita, catch up on rest and relaxation and of course to eat! Unlike other cities in Italy like Florence and Rome where you feel like you have to rush from major museums to famous church sites to other landmarks, that is just not the case in ...
A Quick Guide to Cinque Terre
When planning a trip to Cinque Terre, it's a good idea to plan in advance now that the Italian government has implemented a plan to limit the number of tourists to the region. Visitors will soon have to purchase tickets in advance to visit the five fishing villages. The charming villages with ...
All About Hiking in Cinque Terre
What You Need to Know Cinque Terre attracts many travelers looking for a scenic hike along its coastal trail offering views across hamlets, cliffs, and lemon trees. It takes about 5-6 hours to hike the trail linking all five villages. Running shoes or hiking boots are musts. I was surprised by ...
Cinque Terre for Beginners
When I was an exchange student in Tuscany during university, everyone had a copy of Rick Steve’s Italy travel guide. Back then, Cinque Terre was the weekend destination for university students abroad and it remains a top vacation spot today. Since I had missed out on visiting Cinque Terre years ...