Our guide to What to see in Syracuse Sicily. Tips on where to stay, how to plan your time and how to get around to make the most of your time in stunning Siracusa, Sicily. Bellissima. This is the word to describe Syracuse, in Sicily (Siracusa, in Italian), a city of superlative beauty. Located in[…]
Tag Archives: Italy
Italy travel guides.
I am Italian so, as you can imagine, Italy is a pretty special place for my family and me!
I was born and raised in Rome and, since I was a childhood, I have spent my year and most of my vacation time in Italy, sightseeing in Italy’s cities, swimming in the wonderful Italian sea and hiking on Italy’s beautiful mountains.
On this site, I write extensively about Italy and on these pages, you will find all my Italy Travel Guides. Happy Italy travel planning!
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Apr
Apr
A handpicked list of the dreamiest, most beautiful and best places to visit in Puglia, Italy. Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot, is a place even Italian always mentioned with a sense of wonder. Tell anyone you have been to Puglia and the reaction invariably is ‘Ah, Puglia. Bellissima!”, usually accompanied by a slight[…]
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Apr
Apr
Italy colorful houses: the best places to see them. Discover the most colorful villages in Italy and where to find Italy’s rainbow towns.
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Apr
Apr
All you need to know to plan a perfect Tuscany itinerary: best places in Tuscany, where to base yourself in Tuscany, practical tips for a perfect trip
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Mar
Mar
A handpicked selection of the most beautiful places on the Dolomites for jaw droopingly beautiful mountain views. The Italian Dolomites are one of the most beautiful places in Italy and the world. You may think I am letting emotions carry me away with this sweeping statement. After all, I have spent my entire childhood vacationing[…]
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Feb
Feb
Ultimate Italy bucket list! Over 100 best places to visit in Italy and Italy bucket list experiences for your next Italian vacation
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Jan
Jan
Tuscany hot springs: Free hot springs in Tuscany and thermal baths in Tuscany you will love: a handpicked selection of the best destinations in Tuscany for hot springs lovers If you love hot springs and thermal baths, then Tuscany can be the perfect Italian destination for you. Famous for its rich cultural history, rolling hills[…]
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Jan
Jan
What makes a destination family friendly? How do you choose the location for your next family holiday? Is it the availability of cots in hotels and high chairs in restaurants, the amount of children entertainment available, the attitude of the locals towards families with kids? I believe the answer to this questions is different for[…]
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Nov
Nov
Our recommended itinerary for two nights / three days in Venice with kids. Hotel recommendations, child friendly actives and restaurants we loved. I am very fond of Venice. I find it to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world (for me, only Rome competes with it for beauty) and while I know[…]
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Oct
Oct
All you need to know to plan a trip to Italy in November. A trip planning guide with info on weather, best places to visit in November in Italy, when to book what, November travel tips
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Oct
Oct
Our exact family itinerary to spend 4 days in Puglia and Matera with kids and see some of the most beautiful and unique sites in Italy. One of the best and most pleasant family trips we have taken in In Italy, is a short road trip we took between Puglia and Matera. Puglia is a[…]
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Aug
Aug
Expert round-up of the best day trips from Milan for families with kids based on our family’s experience. Milan features on the itineraries of many families visiting Italy, both as a destination in itself (the Milan Duomo! The Last Supper! The shopping!) and a convenient place to fly in and out of. I have talked[…]