The Prato della Valle in Padua, Italy.

Padua travel guide for first time visitors

My Padua travel guide for first-time visitors explores the Scrovegni Chapel, Palazzo Bo, and essential tips for touring this city. What’s Padua all about? In one spot, Padua is gritty. All galumphing Mussolini-era facades and grey stone. Then turn the corner, and it’s gorgeous. Elegant…
La Rotonda in Vicenza, Italy.

Exploring the architecture of Andrea Palladio in Vicenza

Andrea Palladio's Vicenza, summarised La Rotonda is a symmetrical villa with a central dome. The Palladio Museum showcases models of Palladio's architectural works. The Basilica Palladiana converts a Gothic building with Palladian windows and a marble façade. The Palazzo Valmarana demonstrates Palladio's adaptation to street…
Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay: a practical guide

A practical guide to visiting Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. Learn about parking, local history, and the best ways to enjoy this scenic coastal spot. Tucked beneath Cape Byron and just around the headland from the main township, Wategos Beach is one of Byron Bay’s…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, seen from behind the Cathedral.

Pisa travel guide for first time visitors

A Pisa travel guide for first-time visitors. Beyond the Leaning Tower, explore the city's historic squares, local dining, and essential visitor info. What is Pisa all about It’s tricky to think of another city so defined in the international consciousness by a single attraction. And,…