If you drove along Italy’s Amalfi Coast from the city of Sorrento to the city of Salerno, it would take at least a couple of hours, one-way, with no traffic. During that drive, you’d pass the iconic Amalfi Coast towns...
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When we alert traveling clients that there may be scheduled train strikes in Italy coming up, they are often confused. “What do you mean, the strike is scheduled?” They ask, followed by “How can the trains just not run?” Disruptions…
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The majority of our Italy travel planning clients are based in North America, which is a 6 – 9 hour time difference from Italy, depending on where you’re traveling from. So it makes sense that they request jet lag tips…
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“Milan l’è on gran Milan,” meaning “Milan is a grand city,” is a line from an old song that became a Milanese anthem. Make no mistake there is much to be proud of. Home to countless company headquarters, at least eight universities, and a vibrant and diverse mix of people, culture and food, the city pulses with energy in every corner. Further adding to its uniqueness, is a patchwork of different neighborhoods, each with its own personality—from historic streets and artisan workshops to upscale business and shopping districts, and electricfying nightlife hubs. Exploring Milan means experiencing what each area may have to offer and discovering that life in Milan offers so much more than the sum of its landmarks.
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Lombardy (Milan’s region) cuisine has a distinct culinary identity that very often differs from what we consider classic Italian food. The recipes are often richer, made with butter, cream, or cheese, reflecting the region’s cooler climate, and agricultural and local…
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When I worked in Milan, I took advantage of weekends to travel. Below I’ve made a list of my favorite places to visit from Milan in 1, 2, 3 or 4 days. I’ve put cities in a list based on the…
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On-the-ground research is one of Italy Beyond the Obvious’ greatest assets, since our team members live in Italy. Sometimes that research takes the shape of a team trip – this time, to Florence. We spent a few days diving deep into…
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After two decades of giving Italy travel advice and planning Italy trips for independent travelers, I sat down and put together my top 100 Italy travel tips. Read on for insider intel for visiting Rome, Florence, and Venice plus how…
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[Learn more Italian ZTL fines with our Driving in Italy ebook, which you can download for free at the bottom of this page.] Anyone who is planning to drive in Italy needs to be aware of Limited Traffic Zones, or…
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