Tarquinia, An Etruscan Day Trip from Rome by Car
While I didn't treat myself to an extensive holiday this year, I did go on some day trips and explored some areas around Rome that I had never been to before. Last week, you could read about my experience at Terme dei Papi, and this week I will take you with me to Tarquinia, a town around 90 kilometres (56 miles) from Rome.
As someone who studied history, I found this Etruscan town, with its fascinating museum and ancient necropolis, particularly interesting. In this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know about its history, how to get there and what to see. After reading this article, I hope you will feel inspired to visit Tarquinia for yourself!
Terme dei Papi, the Thermal Baths You Need to Visit Near Rome
If you’re a loyal reader, you may remember that I mentioned Terme dei Papi before, in my article about my day trip to Viterbo. While Viterbo is the perfect day trip from Rome by train, Terme dei Papi are located 4 kilometres outside the city centre, making them a little inconvenient to reach by public transport (even though there are buses).
This time, I finally went to visit the Terme, and in this blog post, I will tell you everything you need to know. From prices to parking and my experience there, after reading this article, you will be more than prepared to put Terme dei Papi on your travel bucket list!
Le Mole di Narni: A Beautiful Day Trip from Rome by Train
It has been a while since I made a new day trip from Rome, but I am going to make it up to you with this perfect little gem. Le Mole di Narni is a private swimming area located in the Parco Gole del Nera, a beautiful nature park just outside Narni.
There are several swimming spots to explore around the park, and in this blog post, I will tell you all about my experience at Le Mole di Narni, the other places you can visit in the area, and, of course, how to get there by train from Rome.
By the end of this article, you will be more than prepared for your own day trip to this magical little place. So grab your swimsuit, pack a little snack, and let's escape Rome for the day!
8 Things to Do in Gaeta, Italy (Beaches, Views and Great Food)
Okay, it is time for a confession session. My second blog post ever was about Gaeta, back when only my mom and my best friend were reading my blog. I recently went back to that article, and I like to think my blogging skills have significantly improved, because, well… to say the least, that article was un bel casino, as they say in Italy, quite a mess.
That old article has now been transformed into a complete guide on how to travel from Rome to Gaeta. In this post, I will share the perfect guide on what to do in Gaeta once you are there. This list includes culture, nature, and of course delicious food, so you are more than prepared when visiting this stunning destination.
Day Trip from Rome by Car: How to Visit the Giardino di Ninfa
I must say, I have never received more DMs on Instagram than when I posted pictures of Giardino di Ninfa on my stories. Minutes after posting, I received a flood of messages asking me where this amazing place was, a place that looks like it came straight out of a fairytale. I am the first to admit that those messages were really my fault, because professional blogger that I am, in my haste to share so much beauty with the world, I completely forgot to tag the location.
You might think I was trying to gatekeep, but the opposite is true, so to make it up to you, I am sharing this extensive article.
In this blog post, I will tell you all about Giardino di Ninfa, why you should visit, when the best time to visit is, where to buy tickets, and how to get there. I hope after this you will feel inspired to visit for yourself, because spoiler, it is really worth it.