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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Updated January 31, 2025 Are you ready to zip through the Tuscan vineyards on a day trip in your FIAT 500? Daydreaming about driving in the Dolomites? Perhaps you’re vacationing in neighboring France but want to pop into Italy for the afternoon. Or maybe you drew the short straw and you’re the official van driver
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Are you planning on being one of the almost half a million people who visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa each year? If so, you’ll want to check out our 13 tips for visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 2024. Our family lives in Tuscany and I wrote this
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Aaah, the dreaded ZTL in Italy. It’s one of the most popular topics in forums on Italy travel, and many visitors stress about accidentally entering one of the limited traffic zones in Italian cities and villages. I’ve been driving here since 2003 and I’ve seen ZTLs pop up all over the country – from major
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Updated January 21, 2025 Like it or not, there’s a chance that you’ll need to visit a pharmacy while you’re visiting Italy. But it’s important to know that Italian pharmacies (farmacie) likely aren’t exactly the same as those in your home country. I’m writing this article as an Italian resident and someone who’s used pharmacies
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Are you daydreaming about a vacation in Italy? Maybe you’ve booked your flights but have no idea what to do next. Don’t worry – these Italy travel tips will help you make the most of your time in Italy. Below you’ll find things to know before traveling to Italy, as well as helpful tips for
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Bolzano isn’t as well-known as cities like Rome, Venice, or Milan, but the city at the foot of the Dolomites is worth a visit. I’ve been visiting Bolzano, Italy since 2004 – as a cycling and hiking guide, solo traveler, on dates with my husband, and now with three children. I hope this guide
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