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We moved further along the Istria coastline and stayed in a lovely coastline area within walking distance of Poreč.  The campsite was much larger than we were used to however to our surprised we really liked it and settled quickly into our new location.   The site we were on had many facilities and spacious pitches. OurContinue reading “Poreč – Vrsar region”

Before you leave Italy, you must purchase and display a vignette, this is available at petrol stations in Italy prior to you crossing the border and is 15 euros and lasts a week.  It is a tolling sticker that enables the usage of Slovenian motorways and expressways, it is advisable to do this as the penaltiesContinue reading “Start of our Croatian Adventure – Istria Peninsula”

We found a lovely campsite, literally opposite Venice.  We settled into our water facing pitch with a clear view of the city of Venice over the lagoon.  The ferry port was only a 1 minute walk and the crossing took 20 minutes straight into the centre of Venice’s waterfront. The romantic city was originally built on overContinue reading “Trip to Venice”

As we leave Tuscany, heading towards Croatia we stopped on the way in a seaside town, south of Venice, known for its historic canals and narrow waterways called Chioggia.  A fishing port that has preserved its authentic ambiance, the old part of the town has narrow streets and architecture much like Venice but much quieter andContinue reading “Chioggia along the Adriatic Coast”

As our stay in Tuscany comes to an end, I will sum up a few things we have done since my last blog. We have made some incredible friendships along the way, from all nationalities.  Friends we have spent many an evening eating and drinking with, visiting amazing places and attending villas and street parties. IContinue reading “Summary of our adventures of Tuscany”

Chatting to our new local friend Alessandra we were interested in the fact she, along with her friend Francesca, were truffle hunters, selling their finds to local restaurants and conduct truffle hunting tours.  As Graham (and to an extent me) is a great fan of truffles and the restaurants around this area serve many interesting mealsContinue reading “Truffle hunting in Tuscany”

The boring bit first …. If driving, a must do is parking at the Villa Cotanza, it is the best option for anyone visiting Florence for just the day or if you are staying for several nights.  You can park and catch a tram that takes you directly to the centre of Florence in less thanContinue reading “Our Visit to Florence”

Every year Radicondoli hold an intense festival for culture lovers, with this year being the 35th edition.  From July 17 to 31 there was a packed programme of events all set within the backdrop of the historical villages within the region.  We have been so lucky to have been part of this fantastic festival and witnessed several eventsContinue reading “The emotional experience of Jazz in Radicondoli”

Third time lucky and Graham’s son Luke was finally marrying his fiancé, Kayleigh.   Our first hurdle was finding a dog sitter as driving all the way back in a camper van with the dogs was not an option.  We looked at dog kennels however found in Italy these were still outside kennels with only 20 minsContinue reading “Quick fleeting visit back to the UK for a wedding”

Yes, another Tuscan historic town, what do you expect as we are in Tuscany.  This walled top town will enchant you as it offers, like many of the towns, its own special charm and fascination.  A larger town, however, it has kept its identity with its Etruscan past as one of 12 power centres from the 4th throughContinue reading “Visit to Volterra”