In this section, you’ll find simple itineraries and beginner-friendly destination guides. Most places are easy to explore without a car, and many can be reached by public transport, but not all. Each guide is written to help you travel with less stress, less planning, and more confidence.
Planning a trip to Liguria without a car is much easier than many people expect. In my view, Liguria is one of the easiest regions in Italy to visit by public transport. Many of the best places are lined up along the coast, so trains do most of the work. In warmer months, boats are…
Planning Lake Garda without a car is very possible, especially for a short trip or for anyone who already prefers public transport. I have always travelled around Italy by public transport, so hiring a car was never really part of my plan. I simply built my Lake Garda trip around what was possible without one….
Lake Garda can look a bit awkward without a car at first, but it is actually quite easy to explore from the southern shore. With a train station, local buses, and seasonal ferries, there are plenty of options for day trips from Peschiera del Garda without making the whole trip feel complicated. Some towns are…
Lake Garda is absolutely doable without a car. You can reach the lake by train or bus, then continue to different towns by bus or ferry. The best option for you depends on where you are coming from, where you will stay, and the time of year you visit. Getting to Lake Garda by public…
Rapallo is not a town full of famous attractions, and it is certainly not a “must-see” place in Liguria, Italy, in the same way as Portofino or Cinque Terre. Even so, it is a genuinely enjoyable seaside town where you can slow down, relax, and experience everyday Italian life. The centre is small, and almost…
If you are flying into Milan or Turin and want a short, simple break by the sea, this 4 days in Liguria itinerary is an easy choice. Liguria is that colourful strip of coastline between the mountains and the Ligurian Sea, with small towns, boats, pesto, focaccia and warm evenings by the water. This route…
The Bernina Express is a bright red panoramic train that runs between Tirano in Italy and the Swiss mountain town of St Moritz. It is known for its dramatic alpine scenery: white peaks, glaciers, small villages and wide open valleys. The route climbs to more than 2200 metres and crosses tunnels, curves and historic stone…
Lake Garda has loads of beautiful towns, and yes, you can visit many of them without a car. But if you’re arriving by train and planning to use buses (and ferries in season), your base matters more than you might expect. Choosing where to stay on Lake Garda without a car is not just about…