Planning Our Trip to Eastern Europe
When people think about traveling to Europe they often think of Italy, France and Spain in Western Europe. All of these countries are amazing (or so I’ve heard) and well … Read more
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Travels to Europe
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
We completed our entire month-long trip through Italy without renting a car at all. While this would be nearly impossible in the US, it was quite easy in Italy, with … Read more
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 has a way of capturing your heart. I have now visited three times, once in college with a few friends (1997) and twice with Grant (2013 and 2017). Each … Read more
Hiking the Coast of the Cinque Terre
If you are not familiar with the Cinque Terre in Italy, you should be. The big cities, such as Rome and Florence, are certainly worth every ounce of “notoriety” that … Read more
A Taste of Northern Italy – Venice and Lake Como
While maybe not quite as well-known as Rome or Florence, northern Italy holds its own treasures. The canals of Venice, the rugged Dolomite mountains and the famous lakes (such as Lake … Read more
Naples, Pompei and Sicily
We have discovered that Naples is one of those cities that people either love or hate. In fact, when planning our visit we read so many conflicting reviews that we … Read more
The Amalfi Coast, Salerno and Sorrento
The Amalfi Coast, on the western coast of Italy, is south of both Rome and Naples. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Amalfi Coast is a popular tourist destination for … Read more
Four Days in Rome
Rome tickles the imagination. With history going back thousands of years and a massive impact on world, there is so much to see and love in Rome. In fact, all … Read more