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!
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! We ate gelato at every stop on our Italy itinerary. 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 ton of research on the best places to … 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
Romantic gondolas bobbing gently in the water. The Grand Canal, lined with elegant pastel palazzos. The pigeons of St. Mark’s Square. These iconic Venetian scenes are etched into our minds. It’s no wonder Venice is a bucket-list travel destination for many travelers! So it was for me, and I was … Read More
While the internationally renowned Cinque Terre are spectacular places to visit on the Ligurian coast of Italy, they can be overrun with tourists. So much so, that stepping onto a carriage in the train that runs between the villages can make a can of sardines seem like a McMansion. When … Read More
In looking back upon our time in Rome, I realize that some of my most treasured memories of the Eternal City are associated with activities that are free. We did pay for several must-sees, including the Borghese Gallery and the climb up to the top of the dome of St. … Read More