A Traveler’s Guide to Strikes in Italy
February 13, 2026When 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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Milan Neighborhoods
February 05, 2026“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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Italy Travel Tips
December 15, 2025After 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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A Traveler’s Guide to Doing Laundry in Italy
December 10, 2025Most of our clients’ itineraries are one to three weeks long, and so the question of washing clothes (laundry in Italy) while traveling often comes up as we’re getting into the details, especially when there are small children or hot weather…
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Which Museums to Visit in Italy? A guide to help you decide.
October 29, 2025Italy is home to almost 4,000 museums bursting with world-class artworks from ancient mosaics and sculptures to contemporary multi-media installations. With limited vacation time and so many other A-list attractions to cover, deciding which museums to visit in Italy can…
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Renting a Car in Italy: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
October 15, 2025[Learn more about renting a car in Italy with our Driving in Italy ebook, which you can download for free at the bottom of this page.] Having a car on your Italian vacation can be an expensive hassle, or it…
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Tipping in Italy
July 31, 2025Almost all of our clients ask us about tipping in Italy before leaving on their trip, including guidelines about who should be tipped, how much is a typical tip, and how tips should be paid. The short answer is that…
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What To Pack for Italy
July 23, 2025The most common questions we get from clients about to leave for Italy have to do with packing conundrums. From comfortable shoes to reliable adaptors, packing details seem to take up a lot of bandwidth in the final days before…
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Italy Travel Money Questions: A Strategy
July 02, 2025After the overall itinerary has been finalized and hotels, guides, transfers, and restaurants have been booked for trip-planning clients, I usually address Italy travel money questions and talk about a strategy for their trip. Most travelers want to know: The answers…
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