Travel to Italy Archives - Life Beyond the Room

Here are some cultural differences between the United States and Italy that will help you be better prepared and more...

Life Beyond the Room will be at the Italian Heritage Festival happening on Sunday October 15, 2023, at Drake Field,...

Italians love it when visitors try to speak the language. Even if it’s not perfect, the effort to speak Italian...

by Olivia Helvey Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a treasure trove of unforgettable moments that captivate visitors...

Growing up in Rome, my experience of the city was very different from that of travelers. Instead of an ancient...

Every time I plan a trip for one of my travelers, I advise a different method of transportation depending on...

Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were ancient people...

Before we begin, what is the “white week?” Just like the name suggests, “la settimana bianca” is a week-long vacation...

If you are feeling ambitious, you should try making last year’s recipe of the classic Pandoro Veronese; a must during...

I often ask my students how their weekend was or a particular event I knew they had, and the answer...

The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più...

Trevi Fountain if the biggest fountain in Rome; however, it is sometimes hard to find as it is hidden between...