Your Guide to Italy’s Festivals and Celebrations for 2020
No matter what time of year you visit, there’s always plenty to do in Italy! Of course, you’ll be spoilt for choice with so many monuments, museums, and towns to …
Italy in the Off-Season – A Guide to Winter in Italy
Winter in Italy is wonderful! While some might shun the sunny peninsula during the winter, we believe that Italy is a great destination year round, even after temperatures drop. With festive holidays, fewer tourists, …
Milan in December – What to Do & How to Do It
Italy in December is great! And while each Italian city has a lot to offer during the holidays, this year we choose Milan. The elegant northern city is the best …
Where to Ski in Italy’s Alps
If you want to ski in Italy, you’re spoiled for choice! From the breathtaking Dolomites in the northeast to the staggering Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc), Europe’s largest mountain, in the …
6 Italian Foods Perfect for a Winter Day
We love Italian food. But there are some foods of Italy we especially love on a winter day, when the frigid temperatures (and in-season produce) make for the perfect stick-to-your-ribs pastas, …
Christmas in Venice: Markets, Midnight Mass & Murano Glass
Christmas in Venice? Cold, uncrowded… and magical! With Venice’s already-gorgeous canals, piazzas and ornate architecture lit up with Christmas decorations, the streets less crowded than in the height of the …
10 of the Best Christmas Markets in Italy
Christmas markets in Italy are one of our favorite parts of, well, Christmas in Italy! Not only are they beautiful and atmospheric (and a great place to get that holiday …
Mount Etna: The Surprising Way to Ski Sicily
There are a lot of ways to enjoy Mt. Etna, but one of the most surprising is skiing on it. While Europe’s largest active volcano is commonly known for its …
The Italian Alps… or Dolomites? Choosing Your Mountains in Italy
Trying to decide between the Italian Alps… or Dolomites? If you’re looking for the perfect mountain vacation, you can’t go wrong with either one. (And, yes, both Italian mountain ranges …
How to Dress Like an Italian: Fall and Winter Edition
Fashion in Italy is serious business – so it’s no surprise that lots of travelers often ask us how to dress like an Italian while they’re here! While you certainly …