Amsterdam is famous for its canals and is sometimes called the “Venice of the North” due to over one hundred kilometres of canals that create rings around this quaint, free-thinking city. Canals are referred to as “grachtengordel” and are the result of thoughtful city planning in the early 1600s, although some canals existed as early [...]
Like all of Italy, the capital city of Rome has long been famed for its coffee and coffee bars. Italians take pride in their coffee, or caffé in Italian, and many cultures around the world have adopted Italian favourites like cappuccino, latte and macchiato.
As one might expect in a country that takes coffee so seriously, [...]
Punting in a gondola is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic ways to experience Venice. There’s just something about navigating the canals and waterways of this fascinating city that is timeless and romantic. Although punting is generally reserved for tourists these days, it used to be a symbol of prestige in this unique [...]