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Tips for Visiting Mount Etna with Kids – Based on Our Experience
One of the best ways to get your kids excited about a Sicily trip –…

Palermo with Kids – Our Family Guide to Sicily’s Capital
While it’s a large port city, if you know where to go, Palermo is a…

How to See a Soccer Game in Italy (2023) – Buying Tickets, Going to the Stadium, + Tips from an Italian Soccer Agent
If you’re a soccer fan and you’re planning a visit to Italy, you may want…

Italian Carnival – 16 Not-To-Miss Carnevale Celebrations
Italy’s Carnival – also known as Carnevale, arrives in our part of Tuscany with a…

ETIAS for Italy – Do You Need It? (January 2023 Updated Info)
You may have heard chit-chat online or from your well-traveled friends about the new ETIAS…

Orvieto Italy – Your 2023 Guide
If you’ve been in popular Italian cities rubbing elbows with all the other visitors, take…

Italy In May – Your 2023 Complete Guide
Italy in May is gorgeous. It’s a beautiful time to visit almost anywhere in Italy….

Italy in June – Your 2023 Complete Guide
Are you thinking of visiting Italy in June? June in Italy is sunny and gorgeous. …

Italy in October – Your 2023 Complete Guide
Along with May and September, the month of October is one of the best months…

Italy in November – Your 2023 Complete Guide (from someone who lives here)
True, November isn’t typically the month you think of when planning a trip to Italy….

101 Italian Girl Names for 2023 + Audio Pronunciations, Meanings & More
Are you looking for beautiful Italian girl names? If so, you’ve come to the right…

101 Italian Boy Names for 2023 + Pronunciations, Meanings & More
If you’re looking for Italian baby boy names for your little guy, you’ve found the…

Visiting Matera, Italy in 2023 – Complete Guide + 13 Best Things To Do
Is Matera worth visiting? Yes! This small town in the Basilicata region is in a…

How Many Eatalys Are In Italy In 2023?
There are currently sixteen Eataly locations in Italy: 12 traditional Eataly stores, one Eataly x…

How to Rent a Car in Catania (+ Tips & Map!)
Are you trying to decide whether or not to rent a car in Catania? Or…

10 Tips for Visiting Cefalù (Sicily) with Kids – From a Mom in Italy
Have you added Cefalù to your family’s Sicily itinerary? Maybe you’re already in Sicily and…

Cefalù, Sicily – How to Spend One Day in the Delightful Beach Town
Quick guide to everything you should see and do on a one-day visit to Sicily’s…

Sampieri, Sicily – A Family-Friendly Beach Town on the Southern Coast
If you’re in southeastern Sicily and your children (or you) are craving a day at…

Castelmola – How to Spend an Afternoon in the Tiny Village Above Taormina
Castelmola is one of Italy’s Borghi Più Belli – Most Beautiful Villages. It’s one of…

Marzamemi – Quick Guide to Sicily’s Dreamy Fishing Village
Marzamemi is one of my favorite small villages in Sicily. It’s easy to skip by…

Driving in Sicily – 16 Helpful Tips
If you’ve decided to rent a car and drive in Sicily, you’ve made a great…

Renting a Car in Sicily in 2023 – Tips & Advice Straight From Italy
Are you heading to Sicily soon and trying to decide if you should rent a…

Bagno Vignoni – Your Complete 2023 Guide (Straight from Tuscany!)
Are you touring Tuscany’s hot springs? Perhaps you’re planning your Tuscan honeymoon and you’re looking…

International Driving Permit for Italy in 2023 – Why and How to Get One
Are you ready to zip through the Tuscan vineyards on a day trip in your…

Italy In February – Your 2023 Complete Guide
February in Italy can be a bit dreary. And cold. But, if you can get…

2023 Guide to Renting a Car in Pisa – Basics & Helpful Tips
Are you trying to decide if you should rent a car in Pisa? Pisa, home…

Italy In January – Your 2023 Complete Guide
It’s the heart of winter in Italy, and it’s cold, wet, and the skies and…

Leaning Tower of Pisa – 13 Tips for Your 2023 Visit
Are you planning on being one of the almost half a million people who visit…

Renting a Car in Florence Italy – Up-to-date Advice from a Local
You’ve got Florence on your list of places to visit in Italy and you’re ready…

ZTL in Italy – Your Guide to Italy’s Limited Traffic Zones
Aaah, the dreaded ZTL in Italy. It’s one of the most popular topics in forums…