8 Things to Do in Peschiera del Garda, an Italian Lakeside Gem

8 Things to Do in Peschiera del Garda, an Italian Lakeside Gem

Peschiera del Garda may just be the most impressive town on Lake Garda — and that’s saying something, since there’s no shortage of contenders for beautiful towns in this particular part of Italy. The town of Peschiera del Garda was developed on a set of small islands, located at mouth of the River Mincio beginning…

2 Days in Verona: Itinerary for A Dreamy City Escape

2 Days in Verona: Itinerary for A Dreamy City Escape

Verona is ironically known for all the wrong things — and forgotten for many of its best merits. Like that whole Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet thing? Well, the setting is technically right, but that’s about where the similarities end… any of the supposed “houses” that are related to it, are actually not connected at all!…

2 Days in Pisa: Itinerary to Maximize Your Visit and See it All

2 Days in Pisa: Itinerary to Maximize Your Visit and See it All

Pisa may be best known for its iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there’s more to the Tuscan city than its famous crooked tower.  Home to lovely medieval architecture, the world’s first university botanical garden, great museums, and amazing Tuscan restaurants, Pisa is a perfect Italian city to explore on a weekend trip — especially…

How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for an Ideal Trip

How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for an Ideal Trip

A series of five seaside villages cascading down precarious cliffs, with narrow cobblestone alleys in between warmly-painted colorful homes — all with the scent of the sea. Sounds like a dream? It’s a living one: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre, the gem of Liguria. This beloved quintet of fishing towns, the…

15 Wonderful Things to Do in Naples in Winter [2026]

15 Wonderful Things to Do in Naples in Winter [2026]

Italy has recently gotten slammed with overtourism… but the winter season is ideal for visiting Italian cities, particularly Southern cities like Naples which tend to be more popular summertime destinations. Not only do you get mild winters, but you also get to skip the crowds. Just be aware that Naples in winter is rather rainy……

The 13 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

The 13 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

I’m a mountain lover through and through — I’ve seen quite a few spectacular ranges, from the Durmitor Range in Montenegro to the Pyrenees in Andorra to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. But honestly? In my estimation, Italy’s Dolomite Alps are some of my favorite mountains in the entire world.  Sprawling across three northern regions…

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

While I have to reluctantly admit that Naples isn’t exactly one of my favorite cities in Italy, there is one distinction where I’ll happily give Naples its flowers. This city is, hands down, the best city to base yourself in Italy for the country’s most beautiful day trips. Yes, you have the photogenic Amalfi Coast…

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

Often overshadowed by Pompeii, its more famous ruined cousin, not everybody is aware that Herculaneum is a fascinating archaeological site in its own right, with findings dating back to the same period of the Mount Vesuvius explosion.  Since it is smaller, easier to visit, and often less crowded than Pompeii — some of the most…

4 Days in Naples: Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Naples (+ Pompeii & Amalfi Coast!)

4 Days in Naples: Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Naples (+ Pompeii & Amalfi Coast!)

Naples is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy: a place where it is easy to experience the country at its most authentic and discover centuries of history as well as incredibly tasty gastronomy.  Chaotic, noisy, and at times a bit overwhelming, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is a fascinating destination with very unique sights…