Scilla: Swordfish, Sea Myths and Slow Living – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog A short coastal train ride punctuated by dramatic thunderclaps brought us further down into Calabria to a town called Scilla. Picturesque, mythical, and completely deserted. The station was as lively as a Monday morning Zoom call. No taxis. No signs. Not even a vending machine. Just us, our bags, and […]
Sailing into Salerno: A Grand Entrance (Almost) – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog Three weeks into the trip, and we were finally swapping wheels for waves, boarding our first boat along the coast from Amalfi to Salerno. A sign of two very good things: one, that spring was (hopefully) on its way, and two, that we’d successfully dodged yet another round with the […]
From Sorrento to Amalfi: cliffs, curves and citrus – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog With Sorrento in our rear-view mirror and the sea glittering to our right, we eased into the Amalfi Coast Drive, the legendary coastal road that clings precariously to cliffs, curves past lemon groves, and squeezes through villages that feel too beautiful to be real. It’s a road that inspired artists, […]
Naples Part Three – Walls That Speak – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog The heart of Naples beats in the Quartieri Spagnoli and its soul is painted on the walls. For our final tour in the city, we joined Stefano on a guided walk through this tightly woven maze of alleyways, not just to admire the street art, but to uncover the stories […]
Naples Part Two – A Higher Perspective – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog After the joy (and slight overindulgence) of our street food tour, we were hungry for more, not food this time, but for a different view of Naples. So, we ambitiously signed up for two tours in one day. Because, why not? We were here to learn, explore… and walk off […]
Naples Part One — A Street Food Safari through an Urban Jungle – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog They say you either fall head over heels for Naples or run screaming to the nearest high-speed train. I, for one, am firmly in the former camp—three visits in and I’m still not over the noise, the chaos, the scooters that defy logic, or the espresso that hits your nose […]
From Prato, with Love: A Tuscan Tale of Slow Travel – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog When you think of Tuscany, Florence usually steals the spotlight. But just a short train ride away lies Prato, a town rich in history, art, and culture – and brimming with the kind of authenticity that’s getting harder to find in the more touristy corners of Italy. If you’re looking […]
Lucca: The Cambridge of Tuscany – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog Waterworks, or does it? “We’re writing to inform you that the Municipality of Lucca has communicated possible disruptions to the water supply on 5th March from 14.00 to 07.00 on 6th March.” A message from our next accommodation before arriving in Lucca. Oh. Erm… well, OK. If we shower before […]
Pisa: More Than Just a Leaning Tower – By Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog “Is two hours enough in Pisa?” – One of the most commonly asked Google travel searches. Well, if you only visit the Leaning Tower, snap a photo of yourself ‘holding it up’, and then leave, you might think so. And that’s exactly how the city has earned its somewhat unfair […]
Rapallo: A Charming Base with a Local Heart – by Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog A Hidden Gem on the Ligurian Coast Rapallo—our home for five days—turned out to be the ideal base for exploring the Ligurian coastline. With its mix of local charm, fantastic food, and breathtaking waterfront views, it somehow manages to stay under the radar of mass tourism. And honestly? We’re not […]