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Italy
Trips to Italy
One Week Italy Itinerary – Venice, Florence and Rome
A one week Italy itinerary including visits to Venice, Florence and Rome. We also include suggestions for alternate cities based on your interests and time.
Grant’s New Pack – Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW
Traveling overseas on a weeklong trip with the Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW: a rugged and thoughtful travel backpack for anyone with a lot of electronics.
One Month in Italy – Our Itinerary
Our itinerary for how we spent one month in Italy, including time in Rome, Florence, Venice, Sicily, Cinque Terre, Cortona, Assisi and The Palio in Siena.
Planning Your Trip to see Il Palio di Siena – Italy’s Craziest Horse Race
Siena’s Palio, Italy’s craziest horse race, is held twice a year around the city square and is not to be missed. Check out our guide on planning your trip!
Tips for Your First Visit to Italy
Traveling overseas can be daunting when you encounter different language, currency and customs. Here, we share 14 tips to help you prepare for your first visit to Italy, one of the most-visited countries in the world. We cover everything from what to expect in hotels and bathrooms to staying connected.
Transportation in Italy: Getting Around the Country
When it comes to gettting around Italy, there are lots of transportation options: trains, buses, ferries, airplanes to consider.
Exploring Tuscany: Side Trips from Florence
Some of the best sites in Italy may be in the big cities, but the charm is often found in the small towns. Here, we explore several small towns in Tuscany. Each of these towns can be visited as a day trip or a one- or two-night stay on your way to or from Florence.
Let Florence Capture Your Heart in Three Days
Florence is one of our favorite places on Earth, not just in Italy. There is just so much culture, art, history, not to mention beautiful scenery and some our favorite cuisine. We have been multiple times and still can’t wait to go back.
Hiking the Coast of the Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre, both a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the Italian Riviera at its best. These five small towns, connected by a trail, may be filled with tourists, but it is still laid back and enjoyable. Hike the Sentiero Azurro for heart-pumping views and exercise.