Italy Archives - Forget Someday Travel Blog

Venice Water Taxi: From Marco Polo Airport to Venice and Around the City

by Toccara & SamItaly July 25, 2018November 23, 20180 comments

No need for a car or Venice taxi in Italy’s City of Water! Hop on a Venice Water Taxi and make your way from Marco Polo Airport and around town! Getting around by boat is the most traditional, most scenic, and most fun way to see Venice. Need to get from the Venice Airport to …

How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures January 20, 2017July 12, 202116 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 …

Riomaggiore: A Classic Village in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures June 24, 20150 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 …

Manarola: An Iconic Cinque Terre Village

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 27, 2015May 27, 20152 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 …

Corniglia: Cinque Terre’s Smallest Village

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 25, 2015August 24, 20154 comments

Given that we LOVE small towns, it should come as no surprise that we chose to base ourselves in the smallest of villages during our visit to the Cinque Terre region. Situated on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Corniglia encompasses the vibrancy and charm indicative of the villages in Cinque Terre, with one main …

Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 20, 2015April 22, 20182 comments

Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for this objective title, each of the five villages are visually stunning and unique in their own regard. Stepping off the train in Vernazza, visitors are …

Monterosso al Mare: The Beachiest Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 7, 2015May 7, 20156 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 …

Montefioralle: A Medieval Tuscan Village

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures October 6, 2014August 22, 20150 comments

During a day in port on a Mediterranean cruise, we visited the iconic towns of Pisa… … and Florence. Montefioralle Surrounded by lush vineyards and less than an hour’s drive from central Florence, the town of Montefioralle is located in the heart of the Chianti region. After enjoying a wonderful lunch under the Tuscan sun at a …

One Day in Rome

by Toccara & SamCruise Ports- Mediterranean, Italy October 18, 2013September 2, 20154 comments

Rome was a port of call on our 12-day Mediterranean Cruise. We spent a long, hot day in this fascinating city. We definitely could have spent more time there, but limited time in some cities is one of the only downfalls of cruising! If you only have one day in Rome, check out some of these great …

1 Day Along the Amalfi Coast

by Toccara & SamCruise Ports- Mediterranean, Italy October 17, 2013September 2, 20154 comments

Naples was a port of call on our 12-day Mediterranean Cruise. We decided to get out of the city and take a drive down the Amalfi Coast. We booked a private tour through Joe Banana Limo and Carlo was our driver. He was full of knowledge about the Amalfi Coast. After leaving the ugly port …

1 Day in Tuscany

by Toccara & SamCruise Ports- Mediterranean, Italy October 16, 2013September 2, 20154 comments

The Tuscany region of Italy was a port of call on our 12-day Mediterranean Cruise. If you only have 1 day in Tuscany, this should give you some ideas for what you can expect if you pack your schedule! I finished reading ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ during the first few days of our cruise when …

3 Days in Venice

by Toccara & SamCruise Ports- Mediterranean, Italy October 15, 2013July 12, 202113 comments

We spent a wonderful 3 days in Venice, Italy prior to departing on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. Because Venezia (Venice in Italian) is fairly compact in size, 3 days was just the right amount of time to experience most of what this beautiful city has to offer. How to Spend 3 Days in Venice In …