If you’re planning a trip to Venice, don’t miss a chance to see Venice from up high. Nothing beats seeing La Serenissima from above, and lucky for you, Venice has many places to get a bird’s eye view. Most visitors make their way up to the top of the San Marco bell tower or even […]
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If you were in Italy in 2024 and were put off by the intense crowds on your visit, don’t worry – there are ways to have Italy ‘more to yourself.’ And, if you’re planning your visit but have heard horror stories about long ferry lines in Amalfi, the packed-like-tuna Vatican Museums, or overcrowded Florence –
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Ah, mosquitoes. I’ve been dealing with them here in Italy for over two decades. I still don’t have the ultimate answer to ‘how to avoid mosquitoes in Italy.’ They’re smart little (err… big) buggers, but I do have a few tips for how to prevent bites, which mosquito repellents we have in Italy, and what
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Are you packing for your Italy trip and wondering if you should try to do laundry while you’re here? Perhaps you’re already here and your clothing had a run in with a plate of pasta al ragù last night and you’re in desperate need of a laundromat. I’m a mamma of three living in central
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Picture this: You’ve got your hands full of your family’s laundry and you head down the steps into the laundry room of your agriturismo… only to be greeted by a washing machine (lavatrice) that looks nothing like yours at home. And, it doesn’t act like your washing machine at home either! But don’t fret. I’m
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If you’re planning on driving during your visit to Lake Garda, there are a few things you should know about, even if you’ve already driven in other parts of Italy. Lake Garda is gorgeous, and although you can visit without a car (use the trains, buses, and ferries!), you may want to have your own
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Ciao! Are you trying to decide if you should bring your kids on the bike path between Merano and Bolzano? While it’s a lot of fun, it’s not a ‘yes’ for everyone, so let’s take a look at: I’m a mamma of three and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites with kids (as a guide with
Are you in Rome and you really want to see Pompeii, but you only have a day? Or, are you set on doing a Rome to Pompeii day trip but are undecided on how to do it? Either way – if you’re looking for the easiest way to make the Rome to Pompeii day trip,
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You’ve booked your plane tickets to Italy. And now… where are you going to stay? Sure, you’ve got plenty of traditional hotel options throughout the country, but why not mix it up a little and stay in a rifugio or masseria? “Wait!” you say, “what are those?!” Don’t worry – I’ll walk you through your
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If you’ve decided to rent a car and drive in Sicily, you’ve made a great choice! In my experience (for both work and pleasure), it’s the best way to see and experience the island. Having your own car gives you flexibility, freedom, and access to so many places you can’t reach with public transport. Plus,
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