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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
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 […]
Choosing where to stay in Milan matters more than in most Italian cities. Milan is not built around a single historic center you can explore in an afternoon. It is a collection of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own rhythm, its own crowd, and its own reason to be there. Stay in the wrong place […]
Train travel in Italy is one of the great pleasures of any Italian trip. The first time I zipped from Rome to Florence on a Frecciarossa, I barely had time to finish my espresso. Ninety minutes, door to door, right into the heart of the Tuscan capital. No queues. No car parks. No stress. And […]
April rarely makes anyone’s dream Italy travel month. It ends up on the list for practical reasons, and that turns out to be exactly why it works. People picture wildflowers, manageable crowds, and a gelato eaten in gentle sunshine. Most of the time, they are right. Sometimes, it rains for two days straight. The good […]
Some of the best moments of our trips to Italy have happened because we had a car. The trullo we found down an unmarked road in Puglia. The rifugio with the most stupendous view of the Dolomites where we stopped for coffee and stayed for lunch. The coastal lookout in Sicily that appeared around a […]
Listen to “304. Essential Tips for Your 2026 Trip to Italy” on Spreaker. Summary As we prepare to welcome in the New Year, host Katy Clarke breaks down exactly how to get started planning travel to Italy in 2026. From when to book flights and accommodation to navigating new travel rules and major events shaping […]