In the northeast of Mallorca are the towns of Artà and Capdepera. And they’re surprisingly fun! Both have beautiful fortifications: one a walled castle, the other a walled church. And they are only a fifteen-minute drive from each other. So they’re easy to combine and make a day trip out of it.
In Mallorca, you can walk endlessly. There are a lot of walking routes, from very challenging to just a short hike. If you want to get moving during your holiday, but it doesn’t have to be too active, I have a few nice short hikes for you in Mallorca. They are all laps, so you start and finish in the same place.
A holiday in the Chianti region is not complete without a visit to the butcher’s shop or one of the restaurants of butcher Dario Cecchini. For this, you have to visit Panzano in Chianti. A small village in Tuscany where you come to eat, drink wine and enjoy the surroundings.
Sirmione. What was once an idyllic Italian village on Lake Garda has become a real tourist trap. The village is ruined by its own success if you ask me. However, because the castle Rocca Scaligera is an impressive sight, I think you shouldn’t skip the village. So go in town, and get out asap.
In theory, the Italian city of Lucca (in Tuscany) is small enough for a day trip. However, in reality, a day is much too short. Because yes, in a day I get a reasonable idea of the city, but I now I want to come back one more time to really get to know this orange and red-colored town. So, if you only have a few hours too, these are Lucca’s highlights.
