Is Italy an expensive country to travel around? Not at all! But it certainly isn’t a cheap destination either. What’s the average cost of a trip to Italy? We break down the basic expenses you can expect in Italy and what to expect on your trip to Italy. We’ve been to Italy over ten separate …
I have been to Italy on six separate occasions, and each time I wondered, “is Venice worth visiting”? During the first two jaunts, I avoided Venice like the plague. I had heard from travelers and Italians alike that Venice is way overrated. The city of canals was supposedly smelly, crowded, and expensive. On my third …
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If you’re planning to spend some time in the boot country, renting a car in Italy is a great option. Not only does it give you the freedom and flexibility to travel how and when you want, but it also allows you to visit parts of this fantastic country that are difficult to reach. We’ve …
There are many things to do in Venice besides taking a gondola ride.  The whole pensolon (municipality) of Venice is divided into 6 boroughs: Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Marco, San Polo, and Santa Croce. All have charming places to visit and delicious eats and drinks. Honestly, you would need a lot of time to check it all …
Looking for some fun things to do in Naples? Like much of the Mediterranean, Italy is blessed with a wealth of things to do, thanks to a richly diverse history dating back farther than most countries. Nearly three thousand years old, the city of Naples is today a bustling metropolis that has maintained its ties …
Between the two of us, we’ve spent more than three months out of our lives gallivanting around Italy. However, there was one area yet to be explored – Trentino. After sipping cappuccinos in Florence, eating the best pizza ever in Naples, and basking in the sun in Sicily we knew had to get to one of …
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With two weeks in Italy, how do you maximize your time? We can’t all travel the world indefinitely and spend an endless amount of time on holiday in Italy. When it comes to any Italian itinerary there is no perfect plan and each person has their own set of interests. So we wanted to put …
Rome may be one of the most popular cities to visit on earth, but if you wander off the main tourist path, you’ll find some incredible hidden gems that most visitors overlook. Having lived in the Eternal City for over 12 years, I’ve put together this list of the most unforgettable things to do in …
Ski holidays in Italy rarely disappoint. In between runs on perfectly groomed pistes accessed by state of the art lifts you’ll dip into a mountain restaurant or rifugio for a Michelin starred meal paired with a beautiful local wine. After you rip down the mountain soak away your worries in a sauna or spa before …
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Looking for the best hotels in Italy? We consider ourselves experts on travel in Italy and have stayed in all manner of accommodation. Italy certainly embodies most travel dreams with its history, world-famous cuisine, rustic countryside, and flamboyant culture. It’s the one country we continue to return even after visiting a dozen times. The Best Hotels …
Read moreThe Best Hotels in Italy • Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome, & More