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 […]
Reggia di Caserta: Grandeur, Gardens and Good Timing – By Andy
A2Z Wander | Our Blog From Siena, we travelled 550 km to Naples, but more on that in the upcoming blogs. First, we’re covering one of our day trips, escaping the hustle and bustle of Naples, a trip to Caserta to see the Royal Palace. Timing is everything. And as we left Naples behind that […]
Lost in Siena: Twists, Turns, and Tuscan Treats – By Andy
A2Z Wander | Our Blog Some places announce themselves loudly. Others, like Siena, reveal their charm slowly—through sunlit piazzas, views that make you pause mid-step, and a history that lingers in every stone. We arrived early, with little expectation and no grand itinerary, and left completely captivated. This is the story of getting lost in […]
Florence in a Day: A Whirlwind Bromance with the Renaissance – By Andy
A2Z Wander | Our Blog 23.42 pm the night before we head to Florence: I lie awake with anxiety. Earlier that evening, we were told of a strike by train operating staff, which may affect us getting to our one day in Florence. We were warned about Italian trains before our trip, but thus far, […]
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 […]
Exploring Cinque Terre: Five Villages, One Unforgettable Day – By Andy
A2Z Wander | Our Blog My turn for a disclaimer… unlike Zoe I am not an English teacher nor do I have a journalism degree. She reads in books per minute, not words per minute, whereas I have the reading speed of a brightish toddler. But I hope that what I lack in writing style […]
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 […]