Travel Planning

This category has articles on planning your trip, including packing lists, transportation, safety tips, travel etiquette, dining (restaurant reviews, dining guides), accommodations, and events & festivals.

Dream Venice Rental Overlooking St. Mark’s Square

Wake up with a view of St. Mark’s Basilica in this holiday apartment in Venice.

Searching for Italy: All the Places Stanley Tucci Went in Season 1

“Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” is the perfect cure for wanderlust. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the places he visits in Season 1.

Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art

Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.

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Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week

Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here’s how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.

Hiking, Biking, and Walking Across Italy: How to Explore the Cammini d’Italia

Italy currently recognizes 44 official pathways known as the Cammini d’Italia. Learn about the many historic routes that you can hike, bike, and walk.

Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021

In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.

Caravaggio Guide to Rome

There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here’s where to find his works in Rome.

Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy

Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.

Drinking Water in Italy

Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome

Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites: Sardinian Style in Golfo Aranci [Review]

The sublime style of Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites melded perfectly with the surroundings of northern Sardinia. Read more of my review…

Villa del Golfo: Feeling At Home in Sardinia [Review]

Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort, a 4-star hotel in northern Sardinia, made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. Read more of my review…

Northeastern Sardinia (Gallura) a land of mountains and clear blue sea

4 Great Reasons to Go to Gallura in Northern Sardinia

The subregion of Gallura in northern Sardinia is one of the most naturally beautiful and invigorating corners in all of Italy. Here are some great reasons to visit.

Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Rome

Fountains in Rome: Look But Don’t Leap

Admire Rome’s beautiful, historic fountains. But absolutely DO NOT swim, wade, or cool off in them.

Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy

Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here’s where to find them in Italy.

Luxe Stays in Italy: Three Gorgeous New Properties

Two hotels in Rome and one in the countryside of Emilia-Romagna are some of the most-talked about new luxury properties in Italy.

Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo

The Duomo is magnificent. But do you know what else to do in Milan? Here are three ideas for first time visitors to Milan.

Rome to Pompeii: Book a Tour or Plan Your Own Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome

Should you take a day trip to Pompeii from Rome? This post helps you decide whether you want to do a DIY day trip to Pompeii or take a guided group tour.