Dolomites biking: San Candido to Lienz with kids
November 26, 2023This summer, fifteen people from our family did some fantastic Dolomites biking: we cycled 26 miles from San Candido, Italy to Lienz, Austria. On the bike ride, we were surrounded by majestic peaks, and we cycled not far from some…
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Brainstorming a 2-week Italy itinerary: an actual client email
November 24, 2023When I start working with a new client who wants to travel to Italy, I start with questions: where do you want to go, and what do you want to do? What’s your ideal day? Have you been to Italy…
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What to See in Naples, Italy’s Most Italian City
September 30, 2023Visit Naples to see first-hand where the Italian expression “che sceneggiata Napoletana!”, or “What a Neapolitan drama!” comes from. Naples is often described as vibrant or colorful, its people expressive and passionate, its street life gritty. It’s an ideal off-the-beaten-track…
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Food and Wine in Sicily
May 15, 2023I recently created a Sicily itinerary for a couple who wanted a gastronomic theme. Experiencing the food and wine in Sicily was the goal, so their trip included a cooking class, markets, and winery visits, and I put together a…
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A Professional Photoshoot in Italy: Top Tips
April 14, 2023This guest post was contributed by Kirstie McConnell of Classico Portraits. As a child, I had no idea that I’d end up living here in Italy. When I was fourteen, my grandparents told me at lunch one day that they’d…
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What To Do in Rome with Kids
March 15, 2023One of the great things about being in Rome with kids is that many of the city’s main tourist attractions are ideal for families – and are sights you’d want to see anyway. With a few days in Rome, the…
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Jewish Sites in Emilia-Romagna
February 11, 2023We often have clients who are curious to explore Jewish sites in Italy so we work historic and cultural treasures into their itinerary like the Jewish Ghetto in Venice, the ancient Jewish catacombs in Rome, and Florence’s Great Synagogue in…
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The Mosaics in Ravenna
January 31, 2023Ravenna’s dazzling mosaics dating from the 5th and 6th centuries are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are famous across the globe. Considered among the best-preserved Byzantine mosaics in the world, these treasures are more than worth a visit, so…
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Shopping at Street Markets in Italy
December 31, 2022Over the many years of planning custom Italy itineraries for clients, we’ve realized that travelers often have misconceptions about shopping Italy street markets. Many imagine a souk-like maze of stands that sell a bit of everything for one-stop art, clothing,…
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