Many people are asking can you travel to Italy in 2026. In this article we outline the conditions for travel to Italy, protocols required on arrival and what to expect when you get there. We will continue to update this page as the situation changes. We do not speculate on the prospects for changes in […]
Category Archives: Planning
Getting your Italy packing list right is genuinely one of the most useful things you can do before you go. Not because packing is especially complicated. Because it is easy to get wrong in very specific ways that Italy will make you regret within about 48 hours of landing. Our team has been traveling and […]
September has always been my favorite time to travel in Italy, and it is not a close contest. The scorching edge comes off the heat, the light turns golden and a little softer, and the sea holds all the warmth it gathered through summer. Across the lakes, the countryside, the mountains, and most of the […]
Going on an Italian vacation soon? Understandably, the travel and planning process can be daunting, and navigating a new country can be overwhelming. Luckily, your cellphone is at your disposal and is easily equipped with applications to make life easier. That’s where these resources come in – the best travel apps for Italy. Whether planning […]
Late August in Rome was a revelation to me. I had been warned off the city in high summer for years due to the heat, and closures. But then I went, and found something unexpected. Some restaurants had their shutters down for the summer,, but the ones that stayed open were easier to get into […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #333: Italy Travel Q&A – Tips for both First-Timers and Frequent Visitors
Listen to “333. Italy Travel Q&A: Tips for both First-Timers and Frequent Visitors” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke tackles listener questions covering everything from first-timer travel tips – ATMs, tipping, taxis – to itinerary planning in northern Italy, tour pricing, artisan finds in Florence, and Christmas in Sicily. We also go […]
My clients had a friend turned away at airport check-in last year. Not at the Italian border. At check-in. Her passport did not have enough validity to meet the legal minimum requirement to enter Italy (it is 3 months), and that was that. The trip she had planned for months did not happen. Getting your […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #327: Your Italy Travel Questions – Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more
Listen to “327. Your Italy Travel Questions: Choosing a base in Tuscany and for the Cinque Terre, hailing taxis and more” on Spreaker. Summary Time for another of our Q&A sessions, this time with questions collated in the Untold Italy app. Host Katy Clarke answers real, practical questions from navigating Italy’s quirky electric plugs, hailing […]
June is high summer in Italy. But at this time, the school year is still running for most Italian children and for most of northern Europe. This means the coast, the countryside, and the mountain trails are fully open and operational but not yet at the shoulder-to-shoulder density that July brings. That window of opportunity […]
Listen to “324. Your 2027 Italy Trip Planning Primer” on Spreaker. Summary If you’re planning a trip to Italy in 2027, in this episode, host Katy Clarke shares the essential first steps for creating your Italian adventure – from choosing when to go and understanding your travel style to balancing slow travel, iconic sights and […]