Cinque Terre

How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 16 comments

In this post we’ll cover not only how to get to Cinque Terre, but also a plethora of other information that will help you plan your visit to 5 of the most stunning villages along the Italian Riviera. For even more detailed planning information, check out our downloadable Cinque Terre Destination Guide. How to Get …

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Leavenworth Events and Activities: Bavarian Fun in Washington

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Washington StatePosted on 20 comments

 Break out the dirndls and lederhosen and put away your passport (if you’re from the U.S., that is)… there’s a little slice of Bavaria right here in the U.S. of A! We absolutely love the region of Bavaria in Germany, so when we heard there’s a Bavarian-themed village in Washington State, we simply had to check it out …

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Fascinating Towns to Visit in the Douro River Valley in Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River CruisingPosted on 4 comments

About the Douro River – Portugal’s River of Gold At 557 miles (897 km), the Douro River is one of the major rivers flowing through the Iberian Peninsula, crossing from central-northern Spain into Portugal and terminating into the Atlantic at the bustling city of Porto. With the exception of Porto and a handful of other …

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Obidos Portugal – A Guide to Portugal’s Most Charming Walled City

by Toccara & SamPortugal, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 4 comments

An hour away from the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s capital city lies the medieval village of Obidos. With direct bus service from the Campo Grande bus station in Lisbon offered several times a day, getting to this delightful town is a cinch. In this post, we’ll share with you how to get to Obidos …

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Riomaggiore: A Classic Village in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 0 comments

Riomaggiore is the southern-most village in Cinque Terre, located on the western coast of Italy in the beautiful Italian Riviera. Trains run between the 5 villages and beyond. Travelers can also hike between the villages on the famed coastal path. Like Manarola, visitors must walk through a short pedestrian tunnel in Riomaggiore to get from …

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Manarola: An Iconic Cinque Terre Village

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 2 comments

Though the sky was slightly overcast the day we visited the small village of Manarola, the colorful buildings were vibrant as ever! Following Corniglia, Manarola is Cinque Terre‘s 2nd smallest village, yet it still packs all of the charm and charisma found in the 4 other villages. We would argue that it’s probably one of …

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Monterosso al Mare: The Beachiest Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 6 comments

Monterosso al Mare is the northernmost village in Cinque Terre along the western coast of Italy. It’s the largest of the 5 villages and the only one with resorts and a true beach where visitors and locals can relax on the sand. Arriving into Monterosso by train is simple. Some of the villages in Cinque …

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Adare: An Adorable Irish World Heritage Town

by Toccara & SamIreland, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 0 comments

The friendly village of Adare is located in County Limerick, Ireland. This designated Heritage Town is an architectural wealth of scenic beauty. Before visiting the world-famous thatched cottages, we swung by the Augustinian Friary not far from the downtown area. This priory was founded in the early 14th century by the Earls of Kildare. It …

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Lauterbrunnen Switzerland: A Picturesque Swiss Village in Jungfrau

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, SwitzerlandPosted on 2 comments

Our first glimpse of the Lauterbrunnen Valley was from the summit of Mannlichen, which we accessed via cable-car from the nearby village of Grindelwald. We knew we had made the right decision to base ourselves in Lauterbrunnen Switzerland for a few days and already wished we could stay longer. Watch Now: Jungfrau Region in Switzerland   Nestled …

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Wengen: A Car-Free Alpine Village

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, SwitzerlandPosted on 0 comments

Opposite Lauterbrunnen on the other side of the valley sits Wengen, a car-free village in the Swiss Alps. Because Wengen is car-free (minus a few local farm and service vehicles, and electric vehicles for taxiing to and from the railway station), visitors must arrive via train from Lauterbrunnen or Gridelwald or via cable-car from Mannlichen (via Grindelwald). …

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Eguisheim: A Colorful French Village

by Toccara & SamFrance, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 20 comments

Eguisheim is a colorful village with just under 2,000 residents in north-east France that looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The winding cobblestone streets are lined with traditional medieval half-timbered brightly-painted buildings. Where is Eguisheim? It is located in the Alsace wine region and is one of many quaint towns on the Route du …

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