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 money we spent on our entire Italy trip! … Read More
Looking for a charming Umbrian hill town to visit in one day? Consider Orvieto! There are just enough things to do in Orvieto to make for an engaging one day visit, although it’s so captivating you could stay longer. Easily done as a day trip from Rome, Orvieto has a … 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
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
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 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