Coffee in Italy is a serious thing. There are various kinds of Italian coffee you can drink – either at home or at a “bar” (AKA, an Italian café). Furthermore, there is a certain – though unspoken – etiquette to drinking coffee, which establishes what to drink when, how to order coffee, how to drink … Read more
As a local, I regularly get asked for travel tips for Italy. There are certain things that first time visitors need to know before their trip, to make sure everything goes smoothly; and there are others that will help even returnees make the most of it. Italy is the most beautiful country in the world. … Read more
It’s incredible how a place as small as Alghero, in northeastern Sardinia, can offer so much to see and do. This is one of the island’s best preserved Medieval cities; and one of the most popular tourist destinations – especially in the summer season. Yet, it has retained all of its character. With little less … Read more
Take my word for it: planning a trip to Italy is easier said than done. You see, Italy is actually larger than you may imagine, and moving from one place to the other isn’t always as easy as you’d hope. Besides, there are so many beautiful places to visit (Italy is the country with the … Read more
A day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre is a great and easy way to explore one of the most unique landscapes of Italy. Cinque Terre National Park is one of the most incredible places to visit in Italy. It is a series of five (cinque in Italian) stunning villages perched on the hills and … Read more
Coming up with an Italy itinerary is no easy task. Smaller than many other countries in size, with all that it has to offer Italy is ranked as one of the best countries for tourists. Gorgeous cities and quaint villages; archeological sites and an abundance of art; the Alps, the volcanoes and the gorgeous beaches … Read more
Getting Doge Palace tickets is easier than you may think. This post will tell you all the available options. Palazzo Ducale, as it is called in Italian, is a beautiful Venetian Gothic building located in St. Mark’s Square – the very heart of Venice. The center of power until 1797 (when the city fell to … Read more
Getting St. Mark’s Basilica tickets is easier than you may think. Continue reading for more information on how to plan your visit and make the most of it. When you think of over-tourism, Venice is probably one of the cities your mind travels to.This is a city that probably gets more tourists than it can … Read more