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 […]
Camogli: Understated Glamour – by Zoe
A2Z Wander | Our Blog The less glamorous side of travelling Andy started the day by washing his running gear in the sink and attempting some sort of makeshift drying system. I was teaching for three hours in a space that could generously be described as ‘functional’: no adjustable-height chair, no eye-friendly lighting, and definitely […]
Turin From Up High: A View from Little Boof
A2Z Wander | Our Blog Buongiorno, amici! That’s “good morning, friends” in Italian. I’ve been secretly learning on Dogolingo when no one’s watching. It’s important to try the local language, and honestly, the Italians seem to think I’m even more adorable when I do. Who am I to argue? Turin has been wicked so far. […]
Arcades, Arches and Amore: A Taste of Turin – by Zoe
I’ll start with a disclaimer—apologies in advance for any factual errors in my descriptions. We are currently side-by-side blog writing, it’s 6am and Andy has the light-hearted travel day bit (yes, I did swear multiple times at my backpack!), while I have the history lesson! Turin has a special place in my heart. This is […]
Porta Palazzo: A Feast For The Senses – by Zoe
Imagine a place where lemons shine like giant golden jewels, strawberries are so ripe that you can smell them before you can see them, and the red peppers are so shiny they look like they have been polished by hand. Welcome to Porta Palazzo Market, the start of our second day of the […]