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Greenway del Lago di Como, Italy
Explore the Greenway del Lago di Como, a scenic 7-mile walk through historic villages like Lenno and Tremezzo. Discover lavish villas, hidden alleys, and stunning lake views. Read the full guide from the Well-Traveled Fella.
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Villa del Balbianello, Lenno, Italy
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, Italy. Experience world-class gardens, fascinating history, and the most famous lake views in the world. Read the full guide from the Well-Traveled Fella.
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Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain
Discover the "Guggenheim Effect" in Bilbao, Spain. Our guide covers the museum's iconic titanium architecture, must-see works by Richard Serra and Jeff Koons, and a culinary journey through the historic Bilbao La Vieja district.
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Beaches of the Basque Coast
Relive the vibrant colors of the Basque Coast, from the iconic white sands of San Sebastián’s Playa de la Concha to the rugged flysch of Zumaia. Discover a relaxed alternative to the French Riviera with world-class gastronomy and Atlantic vistas.
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Getaria, Spain
Planning a trip to the Basque Coast? Don't miss Getaria. From the historic Church of San Salvador to the story of Juan Sebastián de Elcano, explore this picturesque village just 16 miles from San Sebastián.
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Ruta del Flysch, Zumaia, Spain
Set within the Basque Coast Geopark, the Ruta del Flysch offers visitors 13 miles of scenic coastal trails, access to secluded coves, close-up views of some remarkable rock formations, and a chance to see over 60 million years of Earth’s history in the making. The Basque region is situated at the intersection of the Western Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean. Positioned literally along the brink of this formidable mountain chain, the Ruta del Flysch boasts miles of wave-cut cliffs (flysch)…
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Hotel Iturregi, Getaria, Spain
Situated on an edenic hilltop in Getaria with commanding views of the entire Basque coastline, Hotel Iturregi was our little paradise for seven days earlier this summer. Surrounded by verdant hills covered in txakoli vineyards, this eight-room country estate offered luxury and exclusivity, but in a relaxed and easy atmosphere with an incredibly helpful and friendly staff (that spoke a multitude of languages). Upon first arriving, we couldn’t get over the views…the hills, the sea, the sky. We had never…
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Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
There really is no other place quite like Civita di Bagnoregio. Accessible solely by a quarter-mile long footbridge, this remote little commune is perched atop an island of volcanic tufa, amid the windswept canyons of the Tiber River valley. Founded by the Etruscans in the 5th century BCE, Civita thrived for hundreds of years before it began to literally crumble in the 16th century. The sliver of earth that once connected Civita to neighboring village Bagnoregio eventually eroded away, isolating…
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Foro Romano, Rome, Italy
The Foro Romano was the hub and heart of ancient Rome. Home to the city’s most important legal, political, and triumphal monuments, the forum also served as an area for public gatherings and celebrations. Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, the forum fell victim to neglect, looting, and mother nature. In 1800, excavations began to uncover the ancient ruins, which were at the time buried beneath 30 feet of soot! Miraculously – 28 centuries later – arches, columns, and…
