Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast: Where Should You Go?

Italy has a way of making you choose between beautiful things. Red or white wine? Gelato or tiramisu? And for many travelers, the hardest choice of all: Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast? Both are stunning. Both cling to rugged cliffs above the Mediterranean. Both will fill your camera roll and your heart. But they … Read more

Where to Base Yourself When Exploring Cinque Terre

The image is unforgettable: a cascade of pastel houses tumbling into a brilliant blue sea, a tiny harbor with fishing boats, and vine-striped cliffs rising sharply behind. Cinque Terre delivers this magic in spades. But here is the reality that catches most first-timers off guard. By mid-morning, the narrow lanes of Vernazza and Riomaggiore become … Read more