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Events, Travel Tips / 10 May 2016

Monterosso in yellow tones…let’s the Festival begins!

MONTEROSSO LEMON FESTIVAL – MAY 14TH 2016

Next week in Monterosso the predominant color will be definitely the yellow of its lemons. As every year the small town of Cinque Terre is preparing for a festive day with stalls, theme kiosks and food stalls set up in the square and among its “alleyways”.
Tourists and locals can taste ligurian specialties produced with organic lemons from Monterosso including jams, cakes, freshly squeezed lemonade, limoncino and soft drinks.
At the end of the day judges will vote the best window display and the biggest lemon.

I look forward to having you as part of my tour for a memorable day in the Cinque Terre!

Events, Travel Tips / 5 May 2016

Sarzana’s Palazzi in full bloom

Discover Sarzana in a unique way! Take a stroll in the main street, be amazed at its beautiful palaces and learn more about the history of the city, its art and culture.

It will seem to be back in time, sitting in an old fashion cafe’, tasting delicious delights, cakes, ice cream or cappuccino and marveling at beautiful Art-Nuveau details.

Whether your are planning to spend just few hours or an entire day out, Sarzana will offer you many opportunities to enjoy your time with family or friends. Not far from La Spezia and the Cruise Terminal, easily reachable by bus or by train, Sarzana is the perfect location if you want to do something different and unique. Moreover the city offers a great shopping opportunities for the entire family!

Travel Tips / 27 April 2016

A week-end in Lerici, the Pearl of the Gulf

The town of Lerici, located at the far end of the eastern side of the Gulf of La Spezia, has fascinated for centuries poets, writers, writers coming from all over Europe. An age-old village that knows how to tell and amaze even today tourists from all around the world. The enchanting landscape, the old neighborhoods with narrow streets and alleyways, the marine character, the stunning views and the good food make Lerici one of the favorite spots in Liguria and in the Province of La Spezia.

A memorable vacation in the 5 Terre

Breathtaking views, remarkable villages, exciting paths, thrillingly beautiful landscapes, delicious food, qualified guides…do you want more reasons to visit 5 Terre and the National Park?

The sea, breathtaking landscapes, cliffs that plounge down dramatically into the sparkling blue water, charming villages, coloured houses are part of my life and my culture. A flexible and customized service to ensure you a unique experience all around the Province!

Join me now for a memorable vacation! Book a tour with a local native tour guide.

Put yourself in the hands of an expert.

Travel Tips / 9 April 2016

Sarzana and its secrets

Did you know that originally the Bonaparte family hails from Sarzana? In the city archives a document dating back to 1529 contains information regarding Francesco Bonaparte, who moved to Ajaccio to serve the Republic of Genoa. From his descendants Napoleon was born. The City is tightly linked to the figure of the leader and his family will be repeatedly guest of Sarzana in several occasions.

August 16th 1817 Marie Louise, Archduchess of Austria, arrived in the city. She became Empress of France after her marriage with Napoleon. Following the collapse of the Empire she changed her noble title into Duchess of Piacenza, Parma and Guastalla.

Cruising the Mediterranean, wishing a truly unique experience in the Cinque Terre.

Cruising is the best way to discover the world and an amazing experience for the entire family! If you are onboard a cruise ship and La Spezia is one of your port of call don’t loose your time and book your private excursion with your local native Tour Guide!

Half day tours or Full day tours are available, tailor made tours for families, couples or small parties, cooking lessons, private boat tours, wine tasting and much more.

Discover La Spezia, Portovenere, Lerici, Sarzana from a different point of view, put yourself in the hands of an expert for a unique experience.

Travel Tips / 21 March 2016

It’s Springtime in the Cinque Terre!

Cinque Terre are beautiful in every season, Spring is definitely the best if you love nature, flowers and hiking . More daylight and a mild climate allow you to organize wonderful walks through the villages of the Cinque Terre and excursions along the trails of the National Park.
A day with a local tour guide at your disposal will give you the opportunity to discover our territory and have a taste of some typical Ligurian dishes.
A good glass of white wine DOC of the Cinque Terre, or a sip of Sciacchetrà is not to be missed!

All this awaits you in the Cinque Terre! Do not wait any longer, book your weekend or your daily excursion!

Travel Tips / 6 February 2016

The importance of hiring Local Guides when travelling

I travel for leisure and travel it’s my job so I have to say I like and I love experience every place on my own. Sometimes it’s easy but sometimes I like to get off the beaten path and have more local and intimate experiences of the countries I’m visiting. It’s possible to combine both if you have with you a local guide.

Well, being a guide myself I’m quite involved in this, but every time I’m in a new city or country I always prefer to be with a local guide, who normally has decades or sometimes a lifetime experience, knows much more than a thick book and you can ask him/her questions, curiosities, information not only about the place you’re visiting but also about local life and habits.

Most of the time you have the possibility to discover hidden spots unknown to other travelers, you learn new things about culture and history from another perspective, directly by someone who experienced it, you can visit places and areas others cannot do on their own, you can ask questions and most important ask for tailor-made tours or excursions.

Hilaire Belloc said that “we wander for distraction but we travel for fulfillment” and I think the best way to do it is having a Local Native Guide by your side.