Is Catania worth visiting in winter? OMG YES! I’ve done both summer and winter here and let me tell you – winter is the absolute BEST time to visit! I spent the most amazing January day exploring this volcanic city (such a different experience from my summer disaster – what a story, you can read …
Sicily Travel Safety Tips: How My Vacation was ruined (+ What To Do If Robbed in Italy)
Planning a Sicily vacation? While this Italian island offers stunning beauty and rich culture, my personal experience taught me crucial Sicily travel safety tips the hard way. Having already experienced some adventures in Naples (where I learned how to avoid pickpockets and navigate chaotic streets), I thought I was prepared for Southern Italy. Well, Sicily …
Top Things to Do in Perugia, Italy
Perugia is the capital of the Umbria region and is perfect for a relaxed Italian getaway. Medieval, aristocratic, yet wonderfully alternative, it’s a city that captures your heart even if you only spend a few hours here. While it might not be as famous as Florence or Rome, trust me, this hidden town deserves your …
Things to Do in Siena: A Medieval Tuscan Gem
Time to talk about the magical Siena and its attractions, a medieval treasure city of Tuscany that will steal your heart! Siena’s attractions are unique and the city is perfect for exploring on foot – just like I did! You can visit Siena in one day, although it’s worth staying longer. I know what you’re …
Naples – The Must-See Attractions and best things to do that You Can’t Miss!
“Vedi Napoli e poi muori!” (“See Naples and then you can die”) as the Italians say, and they’re not wrong. Naples is a beautiful city, truly unique and special. So much so that when you set foot there for the first time, you’ll wonder if you’re still in Italy From Rome to Naples Naples is …
The Ultimate Guide to Having the Best Day Trip from Naples to Pompeii
WHERE IS POMPEII? Pompeii is an ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy, close to Naples, that was destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Despite its tragic history, the archaeological park of Pompeii remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy and a must-visit for …
Italy national holidays 2025
National holidays are a pretty important detail for anyone living or planning a trip to Italy. During these public holidays, important events are planned in various cities that should not be missed and there are a lot of changes in public transportation. Sometimes bus and trains change their schedule and many museums remain closed. Here …
Florence, TOP free and inexpensive things to do
Which is the most beautiful city in the world? For many it’s Florence, and I would probably agree! There are so many reasons to fall in love with Florence, and make you think “I could live here forever”. Let’s begin with the amazing food, the Chianti wine, and the famous Fiorentina steak. If that is not enough …
A weekend in Lucca, a beautiful town in Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous travel destinations in Italy: good wine, picturesque towns, and incredible artwork. I can write a thousand pages about how beautiful Tuscany is but this post is dedicated to a beautiful town called Lucca. I will explain to you why it is worth putting Lucca on your itinerary, especially if you …
Visiting Anzio, an easy day trip from Rome
One of my goals for 2018 was to make more one day trips from Rome. Even though the best places around Rome can only be seen by car, there are quite a few destinations that can be reached by train. Anzio in Italy is one of them! I had a beautiful day trip to Anzio from …