A century ago, the Cinque Terre were simply five fishing villages on an unforgiving, incredibly rugged stretch of the Ligurian coast of northwest Italy.  With modern transport came tourism, and now hordes arrive daily to experience it all:  the startlingly vibrant colour of the Mediterranean, the wildly rugged coastline, scenic hiking tracks and the tiny towns tucked into the dramatically steep valleys.

Dear Paris Plus Plus subscribers,

Due to a health crisis for one of my close family members (no, not COVID-19!), I’m suspending the blog posts for the time being.  I look forward to being able to send out some new stories about Paris and beyond in the (hopefully) near future, and a time when we can all explore the world again and share our experiences.  Until then, keep safe and stay optimistic!

Cheryl