The Amalfi Coast: The name alone has a way of conjuring magical, dreamy visions of seaside villages and surreally blue waters that run through many people’s minds when they think of “Italy.” Food from the amalfitana cuisine is equally dreamy, with foundational ingredients – especially bright lemons from the trees stretching way up high to […]
Venice is a remarkable place – a beautiful city consisting of over a hundred islands connected by canals and bridges. From the city center to the less frequented Torcello island, there are plenty of things to visit, meaning it gets pretty busy. So, planning a trip in the off-season might be the most promising thing […]
Listen to “253. Buon Natale! Italian Christmas Traditions” on Spreaker. Summary In this special holiday episode, we’re diving into the beautiful world of Italian Christmas traditions. From the enchanting decorations that light up cities like Florence and Rome to the unique presepi or nativity scenes found all over the country, but can be found on […]
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Episode #252: Let’s go skiing in Italy – The Dolomites, Alps, and Beyond
Listen to “252. Let’s go skiing in Italy: The Dolomites, Alps, and Beyond” on Spreaker. Summary We head to the mountains and peaks of Italy in this week’s episode. You may be surprised to learn that only one of Italy’s 20 regions doesn’t have a ski resort with the Italians heading from their cities and […]
Food in Puglia is just about universally beautiful, even though this is largely true for any Italian region. Puglia is blessed with some of the best raw materials that make up the cuisine: mozzarella and the whole category of fresh cheeses known as latticini, seafood from the heavenly blue waters that doesn’t have to travel […]
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 […]
Those who have visited know that the train system is one of the best and most reliable forms of transportation in Italy. It’s quick, convenient, and cost-effective, but can you still rely on the train system when there’s an unexpected strike during your trip? Whether we like it or not, train strikes in Italy are […]
Listen to “251. Special Episode: An Interview with travel legend Rick Steves” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we are hosting an episode from fellow travel podcast Zero to Travel hosted by Jason Moore – an extraordinary conversation with the legendary travel expert, Rick Steves. The Zero to Travel podcast explores unique ways to travel the […]
Want to experience the best wineries in Italy? With so many vineyards, and so many wine regions in Italy to choose from, it can be hard to find one that gives you the true taste of La Dolce Vita. We’ve gathered up some of our favorites across Italy’s most famous wine regions to help guide […]
The Floating City, the City of Canals, La Serenissima – whichever nickname you give Venice, it will rarely capture the true beauty of the world’s most romantic city. To truly understand what it has to offer, it’s best to explore all of the top attractions in Venice. With so many sights to see in the […]