Updated on October 31, 2024 Buongiorno – it’s Clair! Venice is my favorite city in Italy. I’ve been traveling to Venice for years, both on my own and accompanying visitors from other countries. It always amazes me that there’s something new to see and some new corner to discover each time I visit. Venice is […]
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Our family loves visiting Venice in winter *, and we often bring hesitant (and later, grateful) visiting family and friends along with us. Winter in Venice is everything it isn’t during the rest of the year – quiet, calm, peaceful. It’s romantic (always!) and the foggy mornings and twinkling lights in the evening make for
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Venice can be crowded. And hot. Packed streets, busy vaporetti (water buses), and long lines. But you don’t have to see Venice that way. Come to Venice at night! Venice at night is peaceful and dramatic. It’s quiet, the day-trippers are gone, and Venetians have taken back their city. It’s an enchanting time to see
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Updated on November 8, 2023 Are you coming to Italy on vacation and want to know if you can rent a car here with your US driver’s license? Or are you living here in Italy and wondering if you can use your US driver’s license to rent a car? Can I Rent a Car in
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Updated on January 14, 2024 We just got back from another trip to Venice with kids. This time my oldest child stayed home so it was just a preschooler and a 1-year-old. We had a blast! Our kids love Venice, and so do we! We’ve figured out how to make it fun and relaxing for
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Updated on November 19, 2023 Italy has the highest number of UNESCO Heritage Sites in the world. Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by art, history, and beauty, so it’s no wonder that famous museums in Italy hold some of the world’s greatest treasures. Let’s take a look at Italy’s most famous museums – andiamo!
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Updated on November 8, 2023 Ciao! Clair here. People often ask what brought me to Stresa, as I used to live in the northern Italian town of Ferrara (between Bologna and Venice) and I guess the answer is love! My partner is a Stresiano born and bred and now, after 12 years, it’s my adoptive
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Updated on November 7, 2023 If you’re renting a car in Italy, you’ll need to know how to get gas. I know it can be intimidating – the pumps are different, the staff speaks Italian, and you may be forced to interact with a computer. I’m here to help! I’ve driven (and gotten gas) all
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Updated on November 7, 2023 Pienza Italy – the ‘utopian’ village that you shouldn’t miss! Pienza is a jewel of Tuscany – a medieval hilltop town that has a unique history, streets that smell like fresh cheese, and stellar views from its walls. The tiny Tuscan village was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in
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Updated on January 20, 2025 Are you perplexed about tipping in Italy? You’re not alone! Tipping in Italy can be quite confusing and controversial, so I’m here to help you sort it out. Yes, there are plenty of people who will insist, “we don’t tip in Italy!” and “tipping isn’t part of our culture!” You
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