Sometimes you have to go away to realise what you have on your doorstep – and this is exactly why Val, the author of My Italian Diaries, began her informative blog about travelling around her home country rather than farther afield. Come with her as she takes a voyage of discovery around Italy – her traveller’s tales are crammed with practical advice and beautiful imagery. Her enthusiasm for travel around her homeland is infectious and her itineraries packed with detail. www.myitaliandiaries.com