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Italy’s Three Best Road Trips Splendid Road In Tuscany Hitting the road with a mapped out itinerary is one of the best ways to discover and experience Italy. Road trips are always adjustable; any of these three suggested trips can be catered to your Italian desires. Before you choose your route, buy plane tickets, and …
A Guide To Florence’s Markets Shopping at markets is a deep-rooted tradition in Italy that dates back over a thousand years. Going to ‘il mercato’ either daily or weekly is just as normal as drinking a few ‘espressi’ per day, eating pasta for lunch, and spending time with the entire family every Sunday. Like the …
Valentine’s Day In Venice Boat Cruising On Venice’s Canals Enthralled with its playful past and completely at one with the sea, Venice is one of the dreamiest destinations for couples to visit anytime of the year. However, there is nothing more romantic than being in Venice with your partner on Valentine’s Day or ‘Il Giorno …
Activities in Rome for Frequent Visitors (aka Almost Locals) Have you have been to ‘Roma’ more than a few times? Have you surveyed the spectacular views from the Colosseum, maybe even from the recently opened top tiers, admired the golden glow inside St. Peter’s Basilica, and stopped to bathe in the glory of the Pantheon …
Italian Christmas Traditions It is truly special to celebrate Christmas in a country where family, sharing, and warmth are already so important and ingrained in everyday life. Rich with Catholic traditions, Christmas in Italy is usually an intimate celebration filled with food, loved ones, and simplicity. Unlike many countries where English is the native …
The Best Places to Ski and Snowboard in Italy Snowboarding In The Italian Alps Besides the numerous evocative mountains with epic slopes, one of the most gratifying things about planning a ski trip to Italy is that even in ski resorts Italian culture is preserved. While basking in the natural glory of the prestigious Alps, …
The Perfect Weekend in Napoli What makes ‘Napoli’ so special? Perhaps it is the sought after ‘pizza Napoletana’ with its handmade dough that rises into a thick, perfectly structured crust. The pizza’s sweet tomatoes are grown in the rich volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius. An active volcano, Vesuvius destroyed the once nearby city of Pompeii …
Top five things to do on the Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast is every inch the sun-kissed daydream we all share… Open top vintage car weeping around the perilous twists and turns of the coastal roads, chocolate-box perfect colourful towns clinging to the cliff edges, the aroma of lemon and orange blossom imbuing the warm air and …
The Top Seven Most Beautiful Beaches in Sardinia Cala Goloritzè Separated by an electric glow from the mesmerizing turquoise sea water, both a piece of Italy and standing uniquely alone, Sardinia is its own magical and exotic world. This beautiful island is a tropical paradise with an Italian twist. All at once it feels like …
Beating the Heat in Rome Summer in Rome It is undeniable that the entire summer season in Italy is hot, especially in busy cities like Rome. Regardless of the heat, The Eternal City is a must-see. Late June and early July, when the weather is slightly more mild, are the most popular times to visit. …