Verona’s Romantic Inspiration from Romeo and Juliet
February 10th, 2021Called the City of Love, Verona is famous as the setting for Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Find out fact from fiction with Verona’s connection to these star-crossed lovers and see why you won’t want to miss a visit to this charming city. But be prepared … you might just fall in love! ... Read More
Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy
February 5th, 2020There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can ... Read More
10 Great Places to see Art Exhibitions in Rome: Beyond the Vatican Museums
December 18th, 2019To help you explore more of Rome’s artistic treasures in Renaissance, we have put together this list of 10 great places to see art exhibitions in Rome. ... Read More
Here’s How to Beat the Summer Heat in Italy
May 31st, 2019The summer heat in Italy can be quite warm, and we know that you don’t want to let it get in the way of all the wonderful things you came to see. Fear not! We have a few expert tips to help you stay healthy, hydrated and cool! Whether you’re out exploring museums, relaxing by ... Read More
3 Things You Should Know about Emilia Romagna
February 13th, 2019It seems like every region of Italy is well-known for something. Tuscany is known for wine and truffles; Lazio is known for Roman history and spaghetti carbonara; Campania is known for Pompeii and pizza and so on. But can you name anything that the region Emilia Romagna is known for? ... Read More
Where to Go and What to do in Italy?
December 10th, 2018Planning a vacation in Italy is a wonderful puzzle and a delightful discussion with your travel companions. There are so many places to visit and wonderful things to enjoy, you should take into account the experiences and interests of your traveling companions. ... Read More
Ideas for Planning One Week in Italy – Our Best Advice
November 6th, 2018Italy has so many wonderful locations and attractions it can be challenging to plan just a week’s stay. We have helped thousands of guests plan such trips and have some good advice. Here are our suggestions about how to maximize your time if you have only one week in Italy. ... Read More
Making Restaurant Reservations in Italy
October 2nd, 2018Good restaurants in Italy book up for dinner during the busier times of year, generally from mid-March well into November. Don’t hesitate to make reservations so you don’t find yourself stumbling into a restaurant that has a waiter out front waving in tourists. It might be a good restaurant, but usually the best ones don’t ... Read More
Italian Truffles: Pricey, Earthy Gourmet Indulgence
August 7th, 2018Truffles are one of those foods that tends to get a strong reaction. Like cilantro, Brussels sprouts and blue cheese, you either love ’em or hate ’em! Truffles are intensely fragrant and hard to find in most places except Italy. They are the underground fruit of ascomycetous fungi. The fruit spores are dispersed though being ... Read More
Orvieto, Hill Town Jewel, Easy Day Trip from Rome
July 24th, 2018Orvieto is a gem of a town in Italy. Perched high atop an Umbrian hill, it has beautiful spaces, dramatic views, famous art and dramatic history for visitors to enjoy. The old part of the city is a bit of window into the past because it is virtually traffic-free. Only an hour-and-a-half north of Rome, ... Read More
Where to Stay in Rome? Italy Perfect Experts Share Advice.
July 10th, 2018Here are the Roman neighborhoods most prized by tourists who like to walk to and from the sites and roam the wonders of this amazing city. The naming of the areas can confound because some use the ancient designations, such as “Campo Marzio”, widely referred to as the Spanish Steps area, while others use medieval ... Read More