Did you just book your rental car and now want to do a little prep work before you hit the road in Puglia? Or, are you wondering how the driving in Puglia compares to other Italian regions you’ve driven in, like Tuscany or Sicily? I first drove into Puglia in 2004 and I’ve happily returned …
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Are you planning on renting a car at the Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY)? Bergamo’s Orio al Serio International Airport is one of Italy’s (and Europe’s) busiest airports for low-cost carriers like EasyJet and Ryanair, as well as ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia). You may end up flying into Orio al Serio airport if you’re …
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Are you getting ready to book your rental car in Milan but aren’t sure if you should rent at the airport or the train station? Or perhaps you’ve booked your rental car at the Milano Centrale train station and you want to make sure the pickup goes smoothly. I’ve been renting cars in Italy since …
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First off, you may be going back and forth on whether you should attempt a Florence to Venice day trip. It is quite a trek from the Renaissance City to La Serenissima. Is it worth traveling from Florence to Venice and back in one day? YES, if that’s all the time your itinerary allows and …
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Are you looking for a printable Italy train map so you can highlight train routes for your upcoming trip to Italy? If so, great choice! Traveling by train in Italy can be a fun and beautiful way to see the country and it’s often the quickest and most inexpensive way to get to your destination. …
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Are you planning a Dolomites road trip? Or maybe you’re basing yourself in a couple of mountain villages and want to move around the UNESCO World Heritage Site by car. Get ready for some dramatic mountain scenery, epic roads, and spectacular destinations. With your own car, you may want to visit: Villages like Ortisei, Castelrotto, …
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I’m often asked if we have Uber in Italy. After all, wouldn’t it be convenient to just pull up the Uber app on your phone in Milan and catch an inexpensive ride across town? Well, yes, it would be nice, but the Uber ride hailing app that you know and love doesn’t exist in Italy. …
Train travel in Italy – all of your questions answered. Decide if you should use a train for your trip, learn how to purchase Italian train tickets, and get helpful tips for travel, including traveling by train in Italy with kids! Traveling by train in Italy is a beautiful way to see the country and …
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Are you plotting out your Sicily road trip and trying to decide where to rent your car? Or maybe you’ve already decided you’re renting a car in Palermo but want to make sure you’re prepared for the pick up or drop off. Either way, I’ve got you covered! I’ve been renting cars and driving in …
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Are you trying to decide whether or not to rent a car in Catania? Or perhaps you’ve already booked your car and just want to make sure your pickup and drop-off are smooth and stress-free. Catania is a simple and convenient place to rent a car for your Sicily trip. All major rental companies operate …
