What to Pack for Italy in Winter
July 31, 2022By far most of the Italy itineraries we create for clients are for summer trips and the months between May and September are perennially the most popular to explore Il Bel Paese. That said, we’ve also seen an uptick in…
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Eating Vegetarian or Vegan in Italy
July 02, 2022When you travel, you have to eat out for almost every meal (unless, of course, you opt for self-catering accommodations like city apartments or countryside villas). All of this restaurant dining can be hard to navigate if you follow a…
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What to Pack for Italy in Fall
April 14, 2022Packing for a summer or winter trip to most of Italy is pretty straightforward, but those tricky shoulder seasons of spring and fall can throw your suitcase for a loop. Days often swing wildly from warm and sunny to chilly…
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Celebrating American Thanksgiving in Italy
March 14, 2022The Thanksgiving holiday are a great time to sneak in a trip to Italy! Here are five reasons why you should consider celebrating American Thanksgiving in Italy this year:.
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Food Budgeting Strategies for Italy
January 30, 2022Unless you’ve booked a self-catering villa or apartment in Italy, you’ll be eating out a lot during your trip. The cost of restaurant meals can add up fast (and outside of large cities, there aren’t a lot of “fast food”…
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Renting a Car in Italy: 10 Things to Know
July 30, 2021[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.] If your Italy itinerary includes driving, you’ll need to rent a car. Here are…
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Italy train travel: top 15 client questions
January 29, 2015When I create a custom Italy itinerary for a new client, one of the most important parts of the initial discussion revolves around logistics, and the conversation quickly moves to Italy train travel. Clients want to know: what’s the best way…
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Basic Italian phrases you’ll need as soon as you get off the plane
October 02, 2014This is a guest post from Cher Hale. Thank you Cher! The flight is booked, the rooms have been reserved, and your daydreams of pasta and wine are starting to come full circle. In the midst of all of your…
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Why you need a strategy for maps in Italy
October 26, 2012How do you find a new location in your home city? If you’re like most people you probably rely on your smartphone most of the time and you may use a GPS in the car (or your smartphone’s GPS). You…
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