Rome is one of those can’t-miss cities that’s sure to be on every traveler’s bucket list. With its ancient history and impressive artistic heritage, Rome is filled with world wonders, and I probably don’t have to convince you that you should go! However, there is so much more to Italy’s capital than traditional highlights like…
If you are traveling to Rome, you likely are wondering how to visit the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous landmarks in a city full of them. The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are considered to be one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces and a significant example of Renaissance art. While the chapel is world-renowned, many…
A trip to Rome, Italy simply wouldn’t be complete without visiting a few of the archaeological sites spread all over the city! From the Colosseum and Roman Forum to underground sites, you have many choices worthy of your time on your Rome itinerary, whether it’s a long visit or just one day in Rome. The…
If you’re planning on traveling to Naples and its surroundings, you may face the dilemma of whether to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum. The two archaeological sites represent two of the most well-kept remains of ancient Roman settlements in Italy, and visiting at least one of them is essential for a trip that includes Naples and/or…
With the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites and the endless green of apple trees, which turn snow white with blossoms for a brief spell in spring, it’s hard not to fall for Val di Non. This beautiful part of the Trentino region is less Insta-famous than its neighbor South Tyrol (also called Südtirol or Alto…
A foodie bucket list so exhaustive, you’ll roll your way out of Bologna.
Matera is a city with a story. It’s incredible sassi districts are made almost entirely of refurbished cave dwellings, given new life. Matera suffered extreme poverty in the 1800s, making the sassi basically uninhabitable without serious health consequences. The subsequent attempted forced relocation of its citizens threatened to make Matera and its sassi lose their…
Trying to pick out where to stay in Puglia? If you’ve settled on Monopoli, I think you’ve made a fantastic choice. I may be a bit biased — when deciding on where to base ourselves in Puglia for our honeymoon, we ended up choosing to stay in Monopoli, a beautiful seaside city with both a…
If you’re planning a trip to Bologna, it better be to eat. This Northern Italian city is full of some of the best food in the country, which for a country as famed for its food for Italy is truly saying something. But besides its delicious claim to fame as one of Italy’s top foodie…
