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Piazza della Repubblica in Florence, Italy during the Christmas holidays. The buildings are lit up in colorful lights.

WHERE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS IN ITALY – Best Destinations + Things to Keep in Mind

Christmas in Italy is a magical time.  Cities, towns, and villages are lit up with twinkling lights and light shows, Christmas trees decorate piazzas, and Christmas markets pop up throughout the country.  Italy definitely has its popular destinations during the busy tourist season (May through September), and many of those places are also worthy of […]

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ITALIAN ROAD SIGNS – Guide for Visitors + Printable Booklet

You’ve got your International Driving Permit, your rental car is booked… now what?  It’s time to learn the Italian road signs!  Some may look similar to signs from home, while others may leave you scratching your head.  Based on my time driving here as a cycling guide, trip planner, resident, and licensed driver, I feel

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A lone boat makes its way down the canal in Venice.

VENICE IN WINTER – All the Details on Our Favorite Time to Visit

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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