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Self Guided Walking Tour of Marrakesh's Medina

Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Cities, was founded in the 11th century and is known for its abundance of mosques, palaces, and museums. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.

Andrew Ashton

2nd January 2023 · 6 min read

Self Guided Walking Tour of Marrakesh (with photos and a map)

Marrakesh has it all colourful souks, Moorish architecture, intimate gardens and boutique hotels. This self guided tour will take you from the quiet courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina, alongside stunning palaces leading to the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque.

Andrew Ashton

2nd January 2023 · 8 min read

Self Guided Walking Tour of Brescia (with photos & a map!)

Every year thousands of people flock to Lake Garda in northern Italy to experience its picture perfect towns, clear mountain water and natural wonders. But just beyond the lake’s shores lies a region bursting with a rich history.

Andrew Ashton

1st November 2022 · 7 min read

Get to know the Six 'Sestieri' of Venice

Venice is the largest city in the Veneto region of Italy. The city is constructed masterfully upon the murky lagoon, whose waters surround it, protected from the Adriatic by a strip of land, a barrier island called the Lido.

Andrew Ashton

27th October 2022 · 5 min read

Venice on a Budget

With its iconic canals, picturesque gondolas, and winding streets, it’s no surprise that Venice is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. But while the city is popular with honeymooners, it’s also a huge destination for cruisers and backpackers too.

Andrew Ashton

26th October 2022 · 7 min read

Guide to visiting Piazza San Marco

The famous Piazza San Marco, known in English as St Mark’s Square, is the main public square in Italy’s floating city, Venice. With a glowing reputation as one of the finest squares in the world and arguably one of Europe’s primary tourist attractions, it certainly has a lot to offer to visitors.

Andrew Ashton

26th October 2022 · 11 min read

Free Walking Tour of Bergamo (with Maps)

Bergamo is a city in two parts, High city (Città alta) which is the old town, and new Bergamo, Low city (Città bassa). If you are arriving by car, park by the station at the Parcheggio Ex Gasometro off Via San Giovanni Bosco and head to the train station.

Andrew Ashton

24th October 2022 · 4 min read