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Southern Italy

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 …

ivrea carnival a square of oranges
Northern Italy

Battle of the Oranges: Ivrea’s Historic Carnival

Many have heard of the Tomatina battle in Spain, but few have heard of the Battle of the Oranges in Italy! This famous festival takes place during the Carnival of Ivrea in Northern Italy, starting just before Lent, and… yes, thousands of people throw oranges at each other! It sounds crazy, but it’s actually real …

Southern Italy

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 …

Northern Italy

Cinque Terre Attractions: A Guide to Italy’s Romantic Riviera

The Cinque Terre (pronounced “tsin-kwe ter-re”) is one of the most popular and touristy destinations in Italy. In reality, however, it is not one place but five: Cinque Terre means five lands or more accurately, five villages. WHERE ARE THE CINQUE TERRE; The 5 villages that make up the CINQUE TERRE — Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, …

Northern Italy

Turin: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Italy’s Hidden Gem

If someone asked me which Italian city I would leave Rome for, I’d choose Turin in a heartbeat. This incredible destination has everything a traveler could want: it’s clean, well-organized, and perfectly sized. The locals are incredibly proud of their city, and after visiting 3-4 times, I completely understand why! From its rich history to …