An Italy Logue reader recently sent me a note drawing my attention to a website that I thought I’d pass along to everyone. I’ve talked before about the budget beds which can be found in many of the monasteries and convents in Italy which have opened their doors to modern-day travelers, and I’ve also mentioned [...]
Seeing as how Italy is home to the international headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, it only stands to reason that the country would be dotted with monasteries and convents, which it is. And if you know anything about monasteries and convents, many have a tradition of taking in weary travelers (often pilgrims). Today, that [...]
Staying in Italian convents or Italian monasteries instead of a hotel or even a hostel is an excellent budget accommodation option, but even beyond being a way to save money it also gives you a unique accommodation experience. While some of the monasteries and convents have stricter rules than an ordinary hotel or hostel would [...]