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 […]
Category Archives: Planning
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you dreaming of Italy? The cobbled streets, historic towns and jaw-dropping landscapes… One of the questions you likely have is, how much does a trip to Italy cost? Of course, there are several variables, including whether you are traveling in peak periods and when you book certain items, including accommodation, but in this article, […]
Choosing luggage for Italy travel can make or break your trip. While some destinations allow for larger-sized luggage, Italy may not be the place to take your biggest case – no matter how much shopping you think you might do. Trust me, after 40+ trips, I’ve learned this the hard way. Whether you’re visiting Rome, […]