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Hi there, 🙂

I’m about to book 4 nights in the Italian capital and I’m wondering where the best place to stay would be.

- A neighborhood that’s not too noisy - A neighborhood well served by public transport (airport and the city’s main sights) - A neighborhood with restaurants and supermarkets - A neighborhood with relatively reasonable prices

Public transport is essential. We gave this trip as a gift to someone who won’t be able to walk long distances like we usually do.

I also don’t want to be too far from the historic center.

Termini and Monti seem to fit these criteria? Is Termini a bit sketchy? But sketchy like dangerous or sketchy like homeless people just looking for a place to sleep?

We’ll be traveling off-season.

Thanks for your ideas !

Hi everyone,

We’re planning this *very* last-minute—I know! But we’d love to spend 4 days soon (within the next 10–12 days) on a city getaway with our young adult kids. Ideally by train, and for this short trip, we’d prefer not to spend more than 4–6 hours in transit, leaving from Lausanne (Switzerland). We’ve been considering Milan, Strasbourg, or Freiburg im Breisgau, but I’ll admit I’m feeling a bit lost...

Venice was our original plan, but the connection changes in Domodossola or Milan are making the travel time longer this year.

It’s peak summer, so there’ll be tourists and it’ll likely be hot, but oh well...

Any suggestions? We love wandering around, taking photos, exploring cities on foot, trying out restaurants, and keeping things low-key.

Thanks to anyone who wants to chime in! :o)

Hi there, On holiday from August 25 to September 13, I’m looking for hiking buddies to explore trails through the greenery, discover viewpoints, and enjoy panoramas. A base location with day hikes radiating out, or a relaxed multi-day trek for one, two, or three days. Visit heritage sites, canoe, mountain bike, swim, sightsee, take in viewpoints, local history, music, culture, arts—all chill 🙂 All your suggestions, ideas, projects, places, and destinations are welcome. In France, in Lanzarote, in Sicily, the Dolomites, in Crete… or elsewhere. Let’s meet up for coffee in Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, or Meaux to get to know each other and chat (dates, locations, transport, budget, routes, visits, stages, duration, semi-autonomy/day trips, accommodation…). And co-create together for a fun summer holiday. A “basic fitness level” required. Energy, culture, sharing, respect, curiosity to discover the world. Chill vibes. I play badminton and enjoy hiking. I love art, old stones, music, and upcycling. Looking forward to meeting up here, there, or somewhere else. 😛 I’m 53, from Meaux (77).

Hi everyone, vacation is coming up... Don’t stress about life—with three weeks to go, we’re just starting to plan our days.

If you have any ideas, we’ll be based in Colonno.

Excluding arrival and departure days, we have 9 full days.

Nice hikes? Waterfalls? Towns or villages you absolutely must see? Any zoos or aquariums in this area? I haven’t found anything!

For now, our plans (in no particular order) are:

- A day in Milan - A day in Como - A day in Lugano (on the antiques market day, then returning via Lanzo d’Intelvi for the views) - A day in Locarno (funicular and other attractions)

Maybe a day in Bellinzona—I have to go there during our stay anyway, so why not spend the whole day there?!

My wife wants to take a boat tour on Lake Como.

The GreenWay hike looks nice, especially with a teen, especially since the starting point is behind our rental.

I also spotted the village of Griante because you can hike up to the Chiesa di San Martino church with a great view once you arrive—perfect for our usual picnic...

Anyway, as you can tell, we’re missing ideas for 1 or 2 days. If no one posts, no worries—we’ll figure it out. To be honest, I haven’t really looked beyond the "cities" to visit. But since we’re heading to a very touristy area this time, I thought it might be nice to get some tips!

I went to Lugano for 2 days a few years ago by myself. I swore I’d bring my little family back there. I only visited Lugano, Locarno, and Lanzo d’Intelvi back then.

Hi there, In Italy, Cinque Terre or Puglia—I don’t have anything specific in mind yet since I’m not familiar with these regions at all. Otherwise, Spain in Andalusia, around 2 weeks starting early October. I’m not available before then. If you’ve got similar plans in the works, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance and see you soon

Hi! We’re two adults—my friend and I—traveling to Italy from August 18th to the 23rd. Maybe Rimini, with drinks, parties, and all that. We’d love to form a group of 3 or 4 people. 🙂

Hello, We (two adults) would like to visit this legendary place. Recommended time to go—I’m currently planning for early June. Road trip with my car starting from Belgium.

Day 1: Belgium - Innsbruck Day 2: Innsbruck - Lago di Braies: Visit Innsbruck, then head to Lago di Braies. Day 3: Lago di Braies - San Vito di Cadore: Visit Lago di Braies, then Lago di Landro and Misurina. Day 4: San Vito di Cadore: Tre Cime Day 5: San Vito di Cadore: Cinque Torri (5 Torri) Day 6: San Vito di Cadore: Lago di Sorapis Day 7: San Vito di Cadore - St. Maddalena: Lago di Dobbiaco - churches in the late afternoon Day 8: St. Maddalena - Alpe di Siusi Day 9: Alpe di Siusi: Compatsch Day 10: Alpe di Siusi: Seceda Day 11: Alpe di Siusi - Venice: Lago di Carezza Day 12: Venice Day 13: Venice Day 14: Return trip

Thanks, Louis

Hi, I need your help because I’m stuck. I booked 6 flight tickets to Palermo on August 6th through the Lastminute site. The flight is operated by Air France, and I just realized my name is wrong. I immediately contacted Air France, who told me it’s up to Lastminute to make the change, but they say it’s Air France’s responsibility. I’m really anxious because I’m traveling with my two kids. Can you help me? Thanks

Hi, I'm looking for info on Tuscany with the idea of taking a family vacation at the end of August, but we're not into cities or crowds. We're more into wild nature, beaches, and hiking... I've heard about southern Tuscany—is it too urbanized? Where else should we look? Thanks so much

Hi everyone,

I’ve planned a little day trip with my kids (12 and 16 years old) to Venice. The goal is to go for a walk through the city’s streets rather than visiting museums, which would take way too much time. We’d like to pass by the main landmarks, so I’ve put together a small 15 km hike... (thanks to Komoot and visioRando). Could you take a quick look and let me know if I’ve missed anything or made any mistakes?

1. Start at Santa Lucia Train Station 2. Ponte Degli Scalzi 3. Ponte dei Pugni 4. squero de San Trovaso 5 Le rio della Salute 6. Accademia Bridge 7. St. Mark’s Square 8. St. Mark’s Basilica 9. Ponte de la Canonica 10. Ponte de la Pietà 11. Ponte de la Tana 12. The Arsenale 13. Bridge of Sighs 14. Doge’s Palace Then return to the Rialto Bridge via Marzaria dell’Orologio

Also, could you tell me if the Doge’s Palace courtyard is paid entry? Thanks for your help and feedback!

Stéphane.

Hello! I’m going on my very first cruise in September 2025.

Departure from Civitavecchia—

Mykonos - Santorini - Kusadasi...

A few questions: Apart from Ephesus, Naples, and Pompeii, I’m pretty much heading into the unknown for Santorini and Mykonos. I’ve been following some of your posts about Santorini—thank you for those! What do you recommend for Mykonos? I’ll be spending 3 days in Rome before the cruise. At the end of the cruise, I don’t plan to return to Rome. Could you tell me what transport to take from Civitavecchia to Fiumicino Airport? Thanks so much! 🙂 Françoise

Following my first trip from May 1st to 11th, 2025: -Flight: easyJet Geneva-Olbia 11:50 AM-1:20 PM (306 € for 2) + 102 € for checked baggage (408 € total) -Flight: easyJet Cagliari-Geneva 12:45 PM-2:25 PM (308 € for 2) -Car rental: Olbia-Cagliari (rental: 338.31 € + 120 € for one-way drop-off) + 320 € mandatory insurance imposed by Centauro) 778.31 € total

*May 1st: ***OLBIA: arrived at the airport at 3:15 PM: 1-hour delay with EasyJet! 😕 Car rental issue** Big scam with B Rent (hard to find their counter because of poor signage—they demanded an extra 320 €! But after 5.5 hours, Centauro also charged 320 € for insurance!!!) On top of that, we only got the car at 6:30 PM. Due to the delay, we went straight to our accommodation after grocery shopping. -Bandi House via Mastru Giogliu, San Teodoro 0039 338 852 8569 70 € (very nice apartment, spacious, great welcome from Paola but hard to find) -Nearby: San Teodoro: stagno (birds) Lonely Planet p.159

*May 2nd: -Heading to Isola Tavolara: boat from San Paolo. It was a holiday weekend, and all the Sardinians plus tourists were heading to the island. Everyone wanted to visit the cave and all the beaches—so crowded we gave up. Plus, we had to wait for the first departure at 11 AM with a return no earlier than 2 PM, and all boats left at the same time, so everyone ended up at the cave simultaneously! GUIDES: Green Guide p.140 and Lonely Planet p.158 -Capo Coda Cavallo: beautiful spot with a stunning beach (reserve) -EAST COAST: Budoni, Posada, La Caletta (port) with many white sand beaches

*Orosei (Green Guide p.102, Lonely Planet p.201) and Galtelli (lovely medieval village) *Dorgali (Green Guide p.96, Lonely Planet p.205): don’t skip Pasticceria Mulas (exceptional pastries at very reasonable prices) -Agriturismo Nennelle in Loculi: great welcome at this fairly new site—a farm with sheep. Large room with private bathroom and outdoor tables/chairs. Small fridge, kettle, and coffee machine. 54 0039 3495343765 €

***May 3rd:*** -Hike to Gola Su Gorropu: magnificent 4-hour trek (Lonely Planet p.205, Green Guide p.96)

-Arbatax: Rocce Rosse: stunning red porphyry rocks at the end of the port (Green Guide p.87, Lonely Planet p.210) -Aer Sana in Arzana: a remote village with a very narrow, picturesque road (there’s actually a second one). Via Don Bosco No. 12. 68.60 € 0039 347 9601599 Great welcome from Bruna/message—decorated with lots of taste and care. One room with private bathroom and a super well-equipped shared kitchen.

***May 4th:*** -Supramonte National Park and Gulf of Orosei (Green Guide p.98, Lonely Planet p.201) -Arzana-Ussassai-Seui-Sadali-Goldoni -Aritzo: small village on a slope—very friendly locals -Antonio Mura Museum: Sardinian expressionist painter -Ethnographic Museum: quite comprehensive -Spanish Prison "Sa Bovida" (prison under Spanish rule where people were imprisoned for witchcraft) -Antico Restauro: Via Umberto 38, Fonni. Small Sardinian house in the village with little light but tastefully decorated. Warm welcome from Mario Loddo. 65.02 €

*May 5th: Gennargentu Massif and Supramonte -Orgosolo: Lonely Planet p.190, Green Guide p.123 -Nuraghe di Tiscali (Green Guide p.122, Lonely Planet p.207): allow over 1 hour of hiking to reach a slope with a cave (good shoes required) -Arrival in Nuoro: large city. Via Salvatore Manniri 39 (0039 33118617847). French expat living in Sardinia—very large, well-designed apartment on the 5th floor. 73 €

*May 6th: -NUORO (Lonely Planet p.186, Green Guide p.112) .Museum of Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda (1871-1936), Nobel Prize in Literature 1927 .Sardinian Ethnographic Museum -Ulassai: Stazione dell’Arte Maria Lai (1919-2013) (Lonely Planet p.212, Green Guide p.85). Major climbing spot in a charming little village -Jerzu: "La Finestra sulla Volla" Via Umberto I 551 0039 3403754751 72 € apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 1 kitchen

*May 7th: OGLIASTRA: -Jerzu to Tortolì via Barisardo: quite difficult route through narrow streets in various villages! Return to Porto Corallo, Capo Ferrato (Green Guide p.64) -Hotel in San Vito: "Su Furriadroxiu" Via Lamarmora 35/37 0039 3501041432 61.20 € (Green Guide p.65)

*May 8th: -San Vito -Armungia (Green Guide p.65): small village at 566 m with nuraghe and museum + fresco "Homage to the Sassari Brigade" -Goni: cork oak forests and Nuraghe di Pranu Muteddu (60 aligned menhirs and tombs) (Green Guide p.66, Lonely Planet p.197) -San Vito: restaurant "La Capinera" Via Nazionale 80, 09040: very good -From Villasimius to Costa Rei: Lonely Planet p.65, Green Guide p.60 .Punta Molentis: white sand, rocks, but very touristy -Capo Carbonara: military zone, not much to see -Accommodation in Cagliari: Villa Volta 18, Monserrato 0039 3480640592: 74.70 € Well-equipped studio, city center, quiet

*May 9th: -Visit to Cagliari with underground tunnels Regina at the foot of the citadel (elevator) (Lonely Planet p.48, Green Guide p.32) .Castello, prefecture, San Maria church .Charming and picturesque Villanova district -Barumini (Green Guide p.70, Lonely Planet p.90): Nuraghe di Su Nuraxi, 1500 BC with its tower and fortifications—the largest Sardinian site (UNESCO) Entry: 15 € with mandatory guided tour -Parco della Giara di Gesturi (basaltic plateau): great for hiking Presence of the Sardinian pony: small Sardinian horse -Accommodation in Sanluri: 2 Via Giacomo Mozart 0039 3495343765: 80 €

*May 10th: -Beautiful Isola di San Pietro: ferry from Portovesme to Carloforte (round trip) 33.50 € with car (Green Guide p.318, Lonely Planet p.81) 15 km long and 15 km wide .Carloforte: peaceful little town with its palazzi and colorful houses .Tonnara della Punta: former tuna cannery—can be visited by reservation .Capo Sandalo: with its lighthouse (nice little trail to hike) .La Caletta: beaches and cliffs .Punta delle Colonne: 2 trachyte formations—very pretty

-TOTAL: 2432 € for 2 -1400 km by car: 160 € for gas (between 1.60 and 1.76 €/L) -Food, including 2 restaurants: 265 € -Accommodation via Booking: 685 € -Flights: 614 € for 2 -Car: 708.50 € + one-way drop-off: 120 € + mandatory insurance of 320 € (not planned!)

I just got back from Sardinia 2 and wanted to share my little recap with you. It’s a stunning country, and the people are so welcoming. We were lucky to see it at the end of April—I wouldn’t go in July or August because it gets overcrowded and loses its charm!!! SARDINIA 2: 10 days

-Departure from Geneva to Olbia on Friday, 04/12/24 with EasyJet: 1h30 flight -Return from Cagliari to Geneva on Sunday, 04/21/24 with EasyJet: 1h40 flight (Round-trip price: 314 €) -Car rental with Locauto: 250 €, including 51 € for "full" insurance + 87 € (drop-off at a different airport) -Accommodation every night via Booking 13: room + kitchen *OLBIA: Arrival at the airport… wasted time at Locauto because there was only one person at the desk (you can check in online and send the driver’s license and ID, but it was impossible to do!) Headed to our lodging. *COSTA SMERALDA: The part we liked the least… everything feels artificial since the billionaires moved in (Porto Rotondo, Porto Cervo, Baia di Sardinia). We regret not stopping at Golfo Aranci to see its underwater art museum, Mumart. *ARZACHENA and its archaeological park (Tomba dei Giganti: Coddu Ecchju, Li Muri, Nuraghe la Prisgiona) to see in beautiful nature. Coastal road toward Palau (lagoons with lots of birds). *PALAU: Ferries to La Maddalena Island every 15/30 minutes (37 € for 2 people + 1 car). *** La Maddalena is part of an archipelago with 7 large islands and small islets… absolutely stunning… views of Corsica! *** -La Maddalena: A charming little town with narrow streets. -Follow the scenic coastal road that loops around the island for 21 km (gorgeous). -On the east side of the island, take a 600m bridge to Caprera Island (lots of great hiking trails). -Lots of beaches with granite rocks and wild coves. -Return by ferry to Palau. *SANTA TERESA GALLURA: Departure for Bonifacio 2, 4 km to Capo Testa (cape with a lighthouse… granite rocks). Here, there were Roman quarries. *Drive down a beautiful road along the Costa Paradiso (red trachyte). *CASTELSARDO: A fortified hilltop town worth seeing. *PORTO TORRES: Visit the Basilica San Gavino. *STINTINO and its beaches, including La Pelosa with its Genoese tower… too crowded for us! *Viewpoint at Capo Falcone with a view of Parco dell’Asinara (we didn’t have time to go, but it’s a must). *Drive down to Argentiera via small coastal roads (old lead, zinc, and silver mines). A "ghost town" with a museum that’s apparently only open on weekends at this time of year. *Small road (with stunning sea views) toward Grotta di Nettuno (you get there by a long staircase, but it was too windy and closed!). Capo Caccia. *Drive down (along lagoons with birds, including pink flamingos) toward Alghero (historic center: ramparts, bell tower, churches). The city of coral and lobsters! *Drive along the sea to Bosa, a colorful little town (Malvasia vineyards) between the Temo River and the sea. *Road to Montiferru Castle on a volcanic massif—ruins of the castle with a beautiful panorama of rolling hills (cork oak forests, chestnut trees, oaks) and cultivated plots. *** Cuglieri: Olive oil museum *** *Santa Caterina di Pittinuri, S’Archittu (many beaches with limestone cliffs) (many archaeological sites). *SINIS PENINSULA: Cabras and its lagoons with lots of pink flamingos. Archaeological museum with its Nuragic giants. *Archaeological site of Tharros. *ORISTANO: Not much visited, but it has some beautiful buildings. A traditional Sardinian pastry shop—an absolute delight (DELIGIA, Via Figoli 61). *Road surrounded by marshes, along the coast with beautiful little beaches. *Arrival at Costa Verde: The Piscinas dunes and beaches are stunning. Miniera Montevecchio and the surrounding old mines (Iglesiente road) (Naracauli, Ingurtosu). *** Near Guspini, in the mountains, visit the village of Arbus, where many Sardinian knife makers are based. But make the detour to meet Paolo Pusceddu, the master knife maker who opens his workshop and created the *Museo del Coltello Sardo* Via Roma, 15 · +39 349 053 7765. Absolutely fascinating and super interesting… he also sells his knives at very reasonable prices. *Masua (mines) then Pan di Zucchero. *Porto Flavia: Transport of minerals from a port carved into the cliff with two 600m tunnels… the visit is a must. *IGLESIAS: Worth visiting. *ISOLA DI SANT’ANTIOCO: A bridge connects it to Sardinia 2. Drive around the island via small roads. Calasetta (white and blue houses), Nido del Passeri, Cala Lunga, Capo Sperone, Turri. Beautiful beaches and stunning views. *Road to Teulada, then Chia (see the small road from Chia to Tuerredda). *PULA: Archaeological site of Nora. *CAPOTERRA: We ended our trip with a night at an agriturismo in the middle of olive groves, "Azienda Agricola Corte degli Ulivi" (Pixina Sa Murta, Marco: +39 347 246 2361). Unforgettable welcome, eco-friendly place (wooden house with water and electricity self-sufficiency). *Cagliari airport. In total, 1000 km, and we still didn’t finish exploring (the area south of Olbia and the interior are still on the list). The Sardinians are very welcoming. Sardinia 2 is diverse (beaches, countryside, towns, archaeological sites…). We were lucky to visit at the end of April—summer must be awful with the heat and tourist crowds! Easy to visit with kids.

My daughter and I are planning to visit Puglia in September. We won’t have a car. We’re thinking of staying in Bari for a few days, then exploring the surrounding area before heading to Lecce and finishing in Matera. Do you have any recommendations for hotels or Airbnbs?

Hi there,

This year, we booked a rental in Colonno, Italy, by Lake Como.

Everything was going well until my wife wanted to see Milan... Out of 11 days, why not spend a day there, even though I’m not really a "city" person? Then I discovered ZTLs (Zona a Traffico Limitato)...

A 90 € fine if you’re unlucky enough to drive into one, and another 90 € if you drive out... While I was looking for info on where to park without risking a fine in Milan (any tips?), I found out that Como also has a ZTL. (Any parking advice there too?)

My question is: is there a map showing all the cities with ZTLs? Because if it means getting hit with hundreds of euros in fines 9 months later... 😕

The more I look for info, the more I come across unsettling stories... Like people who pass a ZTL sign, turn around immediately, and still get hit with two 90 € fines in 3 minutes... I don’t want to ruin the vacation over a small mistake...

Thanks in advance,

Anyone have experience with a trip to Cinque Terre in early June? How’s the tourist crowd and the heat? Any nice accommodation recommendations? Thanks a bunch!

Hi everyone, I’m starting to look into small solo cruises, for now in November. It’s my first cruise, so I’m a bit nervous. Anyone potentially interested in 7 days in Italy, Tunisia, and Spain? If you’ve got any tips, I’d love to hear them. Looking forward to reading your replies

I’ve just returned from a cruise on the COSTA DELIZIOSA and wanted to share my thoughts for anyone considering this cruise line.

**Boarding in VENICE:** AVOID – it took a total of 3 hours before we could finally board!

**CABINS:** Our group had booked cabins with portholes. These were on the first deck, around cabins 1230 to 1257, and they were fine—no complaints. BUT some of us had cabins in the 13xx range, and that was a completely different story. These were right next to the engines, with an UNBEARABLE noise level!!! Those guests had to fight to get their cabins changed. One couple, after two days of hassle and endless discussions, finally got a balcony cabin. However, another couple was DOWNGRADED to a tiny INTERIOR CABIN—even though they had originally booked a porthole cabin!

COSTA clearly doesn’t care about its customers. Of course, these guests are still pursuing compensation, but their cruise was ruined.

Now, let’s talk about meals, the MY DRINK package, and the shows.

**Self-service meals:** NOT GREAT AT ALL. The buffets were chaotic—no pizza buffets like on MSC (because if you want pizza, you have to pay for it!). No pasta buffets either, unlike MSC.

**Restaurant meals:** Overall, they were okay, but whatever you do, don’t order the "3 Chefs" dishes—you’ll be very disappointed! And if you dine at the 3 Chefs restaurant, the menu costs 59 €!

**MY DRINK package:** In theory, ALL DRINKS ARE INCLUDED except for certain alcohols. They leave a large bottle of mineral water in your cabin, but if you drink it, they charge you for it despite the package. And on top of that, you’re only allowed 7 small bottles of water, while the number of alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails is unlimited?????

**SHOWS:** HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! They only lasted half an hour, with no elaborate costumes, no real choreography—just one or two singers or a juggler on stage performing the entire evening’s show.

And the sound system? UNBEARABLE—so loud!

We had dinner during the second seating—which we really didn’t appreciate—and since meals ended at 10:30 PM, we’d look for a quiet spot afterward, but there wasn’t one! Music was blasting everywhere, and it was WAY too loud!

Another issue: The satisfaction survey. **Would you recommend COSTA to your friends and family?** Then the presenter gives you this whole speech about how the staff works 24/7 and that if you say you’re not satisfied, you’re punishing the hardworking crew. It’s emotional blackmail—unbelievable!!!

The staff, though, was absolutely lovely—housekeeping, waiters, everyone was so kind!

**Final verdict:** NEVER AGAIN with COSTA. For them, it’s all about MAXIMIZING PROFITS. If I ever go on another cruise, it’ll be with MSC or another line.

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