Traveling to Italy for the First Time: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Traveling to Italy for the first time, I was going to Naples with my family. I was incredibly excited to see a country that I had dreamed of visiting for such a long time. Italy, with its rich history, world-famous cuisine, and vibrant culture, had always seemed like such a special place. With ancient ruins, […]
Train, Car or Plane?
Every time I plan a trip for one of my travelers, I advise a different method of transportation depending on the location where they’re going. Then, I often get the questions, “Why can’t we rent a car?” or “Why can’t we take the train?” The answer is totally subjective, and I want to share with […]
Arquà Petrarca e la Festa dell’Olio
The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy) not just for its stunning hilltop views and medieval streetscape but also for its culinary traditions and its hospitality. This region is particularly renowned for its wine and […]
Perfect Weekend Gateway on Lake Maggiore
By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area. It includes three major and two minor islands. In 1400 it became a fief of the Visconti, then of the Borromeo, then passing to the Austrians and the Savoys. Its charm has inspired artists of […]
How can I have an authentic experience in the middle of a tourist crowd?
If you have traveled to Italy, chances are that your first time there you did not go to Sicily, Puglia or any less touristic places but probably went to Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre and Venice – Some of you are probably smiling at the accuracy of my assumption – There is absolutely […]
