Italy routinely appears at the top of the bucket lists of travelers from all over the world. And who can fault them? From cities steeped in history to colorful little coastal villages, Italy offers a plethora of destinations to suit every type of traveler. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Italy, or you have just completed visit #15, you will come away wanting to return yet another time.
Discover how to spend two perfect days in Venice. Hop on a vaporetto to explore Murano and Burano. Hike the Sentiero Azzuro in the Cinque Terre. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset from the Piazzale Michelangelo in Firenze. Be charmed by the medieval hill towns of Tuscany. Enjoy the spectacular Amalfi Coast drive. Throw a coin into the Fontana di Trevi, to ensure your return to the Eternal City.
Browse my posts to discover all the wonderful experiences that can be yours in Italy!
Rome is a bucket list destination for many travelers. The Eternal City offers so much to see and do that no single list of “25 things to do in Rome” can capture every wonderful experience you can enjoy here. But if your time in Rome is limited (we spent almost … Read More
Looking for the perfect three-week itinerary for your first visit to Italy? You’ve come to the right place! From cities brimming with history to colorful little coastal towns, and from art and architecture gems to beautiful beaches and charming country roads, Italy has much to offer every type of traveler. … Read More
Planning your first visit to fabulous Florence? With probably the highest concentration of art and architecture masterpieces in all of Europe, and its great food scene, gelato, and shopping, Florence will definitely be one of the highlights of your first visit to Italy. Read on to discover the 10 best … Read More
The Isle of Capri is just a ferry ride away if you’re visiting Sorrento, Naples, or the Amalfi Coast of Italy. With its beautiful blue waters and gorgeous gardens, and plenty to see and do, Capri makes for a fabulous day trip from any of these places. So read on … Read More
If you’re looking for a stunning Tuscan town to explore in just one day, look no further than Siena. Not so crammed with art and architecture that it’s overwhelming, not so small that after a couple of hours you’re wondering what else there is to do, Siena is that Goldilocks-sized … Read More
Well, strictly speaking, driving the Amalfi Coast of Italy may be a bit of a misnomer, if it means we did the driving ourselves. We did the drive, but we hired a car and driver for the day. Without question, the best 300 Euros we spent on our entire Italy … Read More
My husband and I love good gelato! On each visit to Italy, we’ve had gelato at every stop on our itinerary, sometimes more than once. Read on to discover my take on the best gelato places in Italy! Before we left for our first trip to Italy, I did a … Read More
A drive through the Val d’Orcia should be high on your list of things to do when visiting Tuscany. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Val d’Orcia is ridiculously scenic. And a drive through the region is the perfect way to experience la dolce vita in Tuscany! Read on … Read More
If you are looking for a charming Umbrian hill town to visit in one day, consider Orvieto. Easily done as a day trip from Rome, Orvieto has a fabulous Duomo to explore, and a stunning location for those jawdropping views of the Umbrian countryside. Continue reading to see how to … Read More
If you follow me on Instagram, or elsewhere in this blog, you may have read my griping about the crowds in the Cinque Terre. Well, it’s true: we visited in the third week of September and it felt like all the world had the same idea, especially when we rode … Read More