Travel Planning
This category has articles on planning your trip, including packing lists, transportation, safety tips, travel etiquette, dining (restaurant reviews, dining guides), accommodations, and events & festivals.
4 Great Reasons to Go to Gallura in Northern Sardinia
The subregion of Gallura in northern Sardinia is one of the most naturally beautiful and invigorating corners in all of Italy. Here are some great reasons to visit.
Peak Summer: The Grotta della Poesia in Puglia
The Grotta della Poesia, the “Cave of Poetry,” is a not-so-secret secret summer destination in the Salento peninsula known for its deep, crystal waters and high cliffs.
Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo
The Duomo is magnificent. But do you know what else to do in Milan? Here are three ideas for first time visitors to Milan.
Rome to Pompeii: Book a Tour or Plan Your Own Day Trip to Pompeii
Should you take a day trip to Pompeii from Rome? This post helps you decide whether you want to do a DIY day trip to Pompeii or take a guided group tour.
3 Tips to Help You Plan Your Puglia Summer Accommodations
Planning a summer trip to Puglia? These three tips will help you avoid a hotel disaster.
Campo Felice: Skiing and Sledding in Abruzzo
Campo Felice is an easy winter day trip from Rome.
The Monster-Filled Gardens North of Rome
Bomarzo’s Parco dei Mostri is a park filled with fantastical sculptures of animals, monsters, and other beasts. It’s an ideal day trip from Rome.
Giulianova: A Beachside Gem in Abruzzo
Beaches in Abruzzo don’t get much press. They are far from most tourist sites. But that’s exactly what makes them enjoyable. We had an opportunity – thanks to, of all things, a winning raffle ticket – to visit the Abruzzo seaside town of Giulianova. And we were pleasantly surprised. Giulianova is notable for a number…
