Cinque Terre should be on everyone's bucket list of must see places before you die. It's one of those few destinations that allow visitors to explore the land, sea and town, all in one region. You can hike the hills of Manarola, sunbathe on the sandy beaches in Monterosso or have a drink on the terrace in Corniglia. It appeals to both the adventurous trekkers and laid back day drinkers.

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Cinque Terre is made up of five fishing villages: Monterroso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Though each town has its own identity and allure, they all possess the commonality of astonishing views, unreal blue water, unexpected enchanting side streets and the divine lemon liquor known as limoncino. You won't have worry about traffic, as there are very few cars in the villages. What you may have to deal with is the sheer amount of tourists, particularly in the summer. There was an estimated 2.5 million visitors in 2016, resulting in a pledge to place a cap of 1.5 million tourists at some point in the future.Italy is one of the most liberal countries when it comings to alcohol consumption. Though the legal drinking age in the country is eighteen years ago, most Italians agree that it's socially acceptable to have children drink watered down wine or have a glass on special holidays or occasions. Wine in particular is such an important element when eating a meal with family. A bottle of red or white appears to be a must when setting up the table for dinner. In other words, wine is culture. But for you non-wine drinkers, there are other outstanding beverages to choose from that will suite your palate.