Are you planning to finish your Via Francigena walk this Easter in Rome? With Easter being one of the most important weeks in the Catholic calendar This is a great time to spend a few days in the capital of

The famous Montreux Jazz Festival has been growing steadily since its inception in 1967. It is now renowned as the 2nd largest annual Jazz festival in the world. This unique festival attracts visitors from far and wide every July for

On a trip walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany with three colleagues in October we elected to take an extra day to explore the hilltop city of Siena. It was a decision that I’d happily repeat. Here’s our top things to

The festival of Carnival has become synoymous worldwide with the South American nation of Brazil. But Carnival is actually celebrated in towns and villages all across Europe. In this week’s blogpost we’ll take a look at Carnival on the Via Francigena,

It’s the time of year for new beginnings. Now we’re not here to condemn you for the excess that was the Christmas season. It was fantastic and we regret none of it! All the same, I still believe that a new calendar

In 2017 we’re all about getting out and getting active and we’ve got the perfect hiking trips to get you inspired. With a selection of our favourite trails from our four brands there’s a walk to suit everyone’s tastes. There’s

Vegetarians on the Via Francigena rejoice, with such a selection of meat-free dishes en route, the only problem you’ll face is knowing which one to choose! Here are some of my favourite Tuscan staples senza carne, in light of my recent trip

“You won’t know yourself once you start driving”,“Cycling will save you so much time.” These are the words of persuasion that I hear on a daily basis.  Urging me to ditch my favoured mode of transport. They are words motivated by

The Via Francigena is a stunning walking trail which sets off from Canterbury in England, traverses the length of France, Switzerland and Italy to finish up in the eternal city of Rome. To help you tick the Via Francigena off

Testimonium is the name given to the certificate you can receive when you complete your pilgrimage to Rome along the Via Francigena. It is the Via Francigena equivalent of the Compostela awarded to those walking the Camino de Santiago. There