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June 25, 2017 7:53 pm    |    by Jonny Blair

As well as backpacking in mainland Italy, it’s a great idea to escape the boot shape and hit up one of Italy’s many islands. One of the most famous of these islands is Sardinia, second only behind Sicily in terms of size and often overlooked by tourists. However, getting here is very easy these days – not just by flight but the ferry service by OK ferry is handy and easy to use. The island has its own autonomy, flag, language and culture. Once you have your trip booked and you arrive on Sardinia, here are 5 excellent sights to check out. 1.Football Stadium in […]

November 10, 2016 12:28 am    |    by Jonny Blair

At this time of year, a lot of people want that idyllic festive holiday. Log cabins, Christmas markets and plates of sumptuous festive food, but the question is, where should you go? Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, famous for everything from opera and pizza, to the might of the Roman Empire. No matter what your personal taste, it certainly has something to offer everyone looking for a relaxing winter break, and here are the top cities that prove it.   Milan As one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations, Milan is the perfect getaway for fashionistas and lovers […]

February 24, 2016 1:49 pm    |    by Jonny Blair

Everybody has heard of Rome and most of us want to go there on our travel adventures but with so much information on this beast of a city, where do you start? Perhaps a very obvious “textbook top 5” is the way to see this city – that way you get to see the main sights easily and can then pick and choose the oddball sights once you have these out of the way. As well – Rome is actually a lot cheaper than you’d expect. You can get a day card for the metro for around 7 Euros, unlimited travel! Without further ado and […]

January 13, 2016 4:58 pm    |    by Jonny Blair

Today I introduce you to a cool new WiFi Rental Service in Italy for travellers, ExpressoWiFi. This service allows the tourist full access to the internet in Italy when you’re touring the country, meaning you can be online 24/7 if you want. It’s a portable device which is perfect for staying connected during your stay in the country. Here are some of my favourite features from this cool new service, ExpressoWiFi due to the fact you are always online: 1.You can make calls and video calls with Skype or other VoIP services, good for keeping in touch with family when in Italy. 2.You can constantly share your […]

July 27, 2015 4:56 am    |    by Jonny Blair

  Regardless of the season or time of the year, there is never a bad time to visit Italy, which is just one of the many reasons why the south European country should be high on your list of places to visit. From historical architecture to great food and renowned monuments, Italy is blessed with many noteworthy highlights. And although it was a difficult task to narrow them down, below is a list of five good reasons to finally take that trip to Italy: 1. Magnificent Cities Few places match the historical significance of Rome, and while the capital is as contemporary as other first […]