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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Updated January 21, 2025 You may have heard chit-chat online or from your well-traveled friends about the new ETIAS Visa Waiver Program. I know what you’re thinking – yet another document to worry about for your trip to Italy. You want to think about tasting wine at Tuscan vineyards, exploring Greek ruins in Sicily, and
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If you’ve been in popular Italian cities rubbing elbows with all the other visitors, take an easy train ride to the hilltop town of Orvieto, Italy. Located in between Florence and Rome, the town of Orvieto is a gem, but usually gets skipped over in favor of these Italian highlights. Perched on tufo (condensed volcanic
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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
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Updated on November 19, 2023 Quick guide to everything you should see and do on a one-day visit to Sicily’s coastal village of Cefalù. Cefalù, a lively beach town on the northern coast of Sicily, has it all – golden sand beaches, ancient ruins, a hilltop castle (La Rocca), a glittering cathedral, and excellent dining.
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Updated on January 15, 2024 If you’re in southeastern Sicily and your children (or you) are craving a day at the beach, Sampieri is your place! Sampieri’s calm, sandy beaches are perfect for small children, and the small fishing village has all of the services you need as a family (stroller-friendly, places to change diapers,
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Castelmola is one of Italy’s Borghi Più Belli – Most Beautiful Villages. It’s one of our favorites too! If you’re in Taormina – for a few days or just for an afternoon – it’s worth making your way from busy Taormina to this tiny village built around the ruins of a 16th century Norman castello
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Marzamemi is one of my favorite small villages in Sicily. It’s easy to skip by it on your way from one Val di Noto UNESCO site to another, but if you stop in, you’ll love your time in the small seaside village. Go for a lazy stroll along the water, join in-the-know locals for a
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Updated on January 17, 2024 Are you heading to Sicily soon and trying to decide if you should rent a car or use public transport? I’ve written this guide based on my time driving in Sicily and renting cars in Sicily for work and personal travel – since 2004. I’ve also tapped into my Sicilian
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