Dreaming of the cobblestone streets of Rome, the serene beauty of Tuscany, or the romantic waterways of Venice? Planning a trip to Italy can be an exhilarating experience, filled with anticipation and excitement. But the sheer magnitude of options, logistics and time spent researching the internet can often be overwhelming leaving you feeling overloaded, exhausted, confused…
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Navigating Italy: A Visitor’s Guide to Transportation
Planning a Trip to Italy and worried about how to get from Point A to Point B? Here is a guide on all modes of Italian transportation to help you chose the best fit for you and get you started on the right foot for an unforgettable journey. Italy, a country renowned for its rich…
How to GET STARTED Planning your Trip to Italy: 10 Things to Consider & 10 Pro-Tips [+ MY INSIDER 10-Night Italian Cities Sample Itinerary Perfect for the First Timer]
Planning a Trip to Italy and Have No Idea Where to Start? Here are 10 things to consider along with 10 insider PRO-TIPS to get you started off on the right foot for an unforgettable journey. Italy, a country that has so much to offer; so much history, so much art, so many cities, so…
Seasonal Guide to Planning Your Trip to Italy Plus [+ MY INSIDER List of 15 Non-Touristy SAGRAS In Italy]
Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delectable cuisine, is a dream destination for many travelers. Whether you’re captivated by the ancient ruins of Rome, the romantic canals of Venice, or the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, choosing the right time to visit can significantly enhance your Italian adventure. Each season brings…
Did you know that Italy has “unwritten rules” and they should NEVER be broken…
If you have been to Rome, then you have seen how the Italians drive. You might be shocked and surprised to learn that the process for getting a driver’s license in Italy is a very drawn out, expensive, laborious, involved journey including a ridiculous 70 trick question, T/F test allowing for only 4 mistakes, even…
Don’t eat that CANNOLI! First, read this…
While Stanley Tucci comes “searching for Italy”, you and everyone else come looking for some of its most famous delicacies. But before you elbow your way off that just landed plane in Rome and dive, taste buds first, into a plate of pasta bolognese, a heap of bufalo mozzarella, a bowl of “pesto” anything or…
Day 1 Trekking: Descending Upon Positano
For my fourth-grade country report my teacher assigned me Denmark. DENMARK!?!? I mean, doesn’t she know I am Italian? I should be assigned Italy. But nope. Denmark. I was (I’m sure) visibly disappointed. I had never even heard of that country before. I reluctantly stuck my nose in an encyclopedia to learn about Denmark, and…
Touching the water off the Amalfi Coast
This was my fourth time at the Amalfi Coast since moving to Italy in 2016. Only once before had I ever been in the waters off the coast – when I swam into the Blue Grotto in Capri in 2017 (highly illegal by the way). That was a pivotal moment for me and I often…
My Key to Surviving Italy’s Red & Orange Zone – One Year Later
I made a split quick decision to go back to my hometown in Upstate NY over the Christmas holiday. Reeling from a recent break-up, the emotional weight of the pandemic and having just moved into a new apartment, I was already feeling down in the dumps when BOOM! The Italian government slaps down a whole…