You are going to Italy and I hope you are excited. You should be there is no place quite like it. The moment you land in Rome, Milan or any place in Italy, every sense wakes up at once. The light is different. The sounds are different. A waft of espresso drifts from a bar […]
Of all the major museums in Florence, the Accademia Gallery is the one most likely to be treated as an afterthought. Travelers book Accademia Gallery tickets because they know they are supposed to see Michelangelo’s David, they then move through the museum in 20 minutes and leave feeling faintly underwhelmed because they did not stop […]
There is nothing quite like arriving into Capri’s Marina Grande on a clear day. Monte Solaro rises sharply above the port, terracotta and white buildings stack up the hillside, and the water is a shade of blue that takes a moment to accept as real. That arrival alone is worth the trip. But getting there […]
Planning your Venice airport transfer is not complicated, but it does require a decision that most people leave too late. There is a moment, somewhere between baggage claim and the dock at Marco Polo, when the water comes into view and the city appears across the lagoon. All you need at that point is the […]
Listen to “322. Venice: Travel Smarter and Make a Difference” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke is joined by Marco Capovilla, a lifelong Venetian and sustainability advocate, to explore Venice’s complex relationship with water – a city surrounded by it, yet historically lacking safe drinking sources. They uncover how Venetians ingeniously sourced […]
May is a very popular month for travelers to Italy and for good reason. The weather is warm but not punishing. The crowds are building but not yet at the level that makes Florence feel like Disneyland on a weekend in summer. The produce markets are at full spring capacity. And the countryside, whether you […]
After more than 30 trips to Italy, I have arrived into Fiumicino airport more times than I can count, in every season, with every combination of luggage and travel companions you can imagine. The right Rome airport transfer makes the difference between starting your trip relaxed or starting it frazzled. This guide covers every option […]
Are you dreaming of sipping your first espresso in Rome, marveling at stunning frescoes in Florence’s art, or soaking up the sun on the Amalfi Coast? Italy is waiting for you but don’t let these common trip planning mistakes ruin your Italian adventure! In this article we’re sharing the top mistakes travelers make when planning […]
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Episode #321: Your Italy Travel Questions – Tuscany vs Umbria, Milestone Birthday Idea, Concerts and More
Listen to “321. Your Italy Travel Questions: Tuscany vs Umbria, Milestone Birthday Idea, Concerts and More” on Spreaker. Summary Katy brings you another Q&A session on this week’s episode – answering thoughtful questions from our community as travelers prepare for their journeys across Italy. From solo adventurers setting off on their first trips to experienced […]
Listen to “320. Wandering Trastevere: A Favorite Roman Neighborhood [From the Vault]” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we’re returning to Rome, the Eternal City, and revisiting a listener favourite: A Wander Through Trastevere. In this episode, award-winning travel journalist and author Maria Pasquale – who calls Trastevere home – leads us through its atmospheric […]