In addition to the many paintings that Raphael painted during his short life, the artist was also responsible for a roomful of frescoes in a Roman palace that is now known as the Villa Farnesina. From 1517-1518, Raphael and his workshop painted scenes from the fable of Cupid and Psyche…
16 May 2020
Step counts of landmarks and virtual treadmill guides for Italy-inspired workouts.
17 April 2020Below is an interactive map of Italy that will take you to the posts I have written about each region. Following the map is a listing of villages, towns, and cities I have visited in each Italian region. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. It is…
27 January 2020
Tuscany is more than just a popular place to visit in Italy. It is a brand. When planning an itinerary for Italy, many travelers want to go to Tuscany and soak up that Tuscan sun they’ve heard so much about. So what is Tuscany? And what can you see once…
4 December 2019
Getting to Italy Get started with your Italy travel planning by searching for flights to Italy. Indeed, there are other ways to get there (luxury steamliner?) but this is how most Italy travel dreams start. Italy’s most popular airports for international travelers are Roma Fiumicino (FCO), also known as Leonardo…
19 August 2019
Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
6 April 2019
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions.
4 April 2019
It’s May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.
2 April 2019
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.
2 April 2019
Saint Valentine, a Christian bishop from Terni, Umbria, was martyred in Rome during the 3rd century AD. Learn more about his life, death, and legend.
14 February 2017