Cinque Terre, “The 5 Lands” nestled into the rugged Italian coastline. Full of vineyards, fishing harbors, and world renowned pesto, these small villages are lesser known gems. Getting there… Due to the steep cliff landscapes, these villages can only be accessed via train or boat. Traveling by car is not possible. The best option is …
Florence has three things: Great food, renaissance art, and the best architecture in Italy. It also has the world’s best con artists, we’ll get to that later. This is definitely a city with a ton to see and do. Piazza della Repubblica There are many squares in Florence, but Piazza della Repubblica is my favorite. …
Rome is home to many Romans as well as people from so many other places. This makes for so many different food choices all in one big city. Here is my list of favorite places to eat in Rome with an Irish surprise included! Il Chianti Vineria My first ever meal in Italy was at …
Rome is a city I’ve visited more than once, and each time was different. Upon my recent return, I had to experience a few things again. Rome is the NYC of Italy. As Italy’s largest city, every season is tourist season. Getting Around… From the airport you can take the Metro A into the heart …
Vicenza isn’t a place that comes to mind when you think of visiting Italy unless you’re a military family, but it is a hidden gem. Home to U.S. Army base Garrison, this city is full of history, museums, and some of Palladio’s best works of architecture. (If you don’t know who Palladio was, he’s one …
When I first started traveling I read blogs that talked about travel hacks and getting amazing flight deals. Without ever having done it myself though, I was skeptical. I’m happy to report after scoring great deals on just about every trip, that it absolutely IS possible. If you’re traveling and planning on visiting more than …
This is a must visit if you’re in Venice! Burano island is about 1 square mile in size and home to about 2,000 fisherman and workers of its world renowned lace factories. Long ago, fisherman began painting their houses bright colors to make them easier to find when navigating through the lagoons fog after a …
If you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay while visiting Venice, Lido is the perfect spot. It’s a narrow strip of island about 7 miles long with several sandy beaches. Getting there… Across from the train station you can hop on the 5.1 or 5.2 vaporetto line from the Ferrovia stop. The trip takes about …
When you think about Venice you picture beautiful canals, romantic gondola rides that are all tucked within an intricate maze of narrow streets, right?. Venice is a magical place to visit, but it also has a massive tourist draw. That can make for long lines, crowds, and take away from the ambiance of it all. …