Cinque Terre Compelling Hikes Along the Coast

Travel - Cinque Terre Manarola on the Mediterranean

Cinque Terre, the Five Lands long considered the Italian Riviera, is a hiker’s paradise. Located on the west coast of Italy in the Liguria region, this picturesque destination is best visited in spring and fall. Learn about the villages, how to get there, where to stay (you can even stay in a monastery on top […]

Italy-Testimonial for Central Italy Itinerary

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A Central Italy Itinerary was prepared for a client that included Florence, Cinque Terre, Lucca, Milan, Lake Como, and Orvieto. Here’s what they said: “WOW! I was blown away by how knowledgeable and helpful JDPGIGs [JDP Travels and JDP Photography] was with our itinerary. I’m so excited for our trip, and more so now with this […]

Varenna Italy on Lake Como

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This idyllic municipality on Lake Como is in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. It is about 60 km north of Milan and is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the scenery, and sample the delicious food and wine. You can actually see the Swiss Alps, because it is so close to the border. Varenna […]