travel planning
What to Pack for a Trip to Italy
Packing for Italy and not sure where to start? Let me help. I’ve traveled all over Italy in every season—alone, with family, as part of a tour group, and while doing research for some of the guidebooks I have written. During these trips, I have taken notes on what worked and what didn’t, from the…
Italy Travel Planning: First Time Visit to Italy in April on a Budget
Readers frequently write to me with questions about their Italy itineraries. I decided to start putting these informal tips online so that I can better help others. If you would like some help with your Italy travel planning, feel free to contact me using the form at the end of this post. Italy Travel Planning…
Driving in Italy: The Agony and the Ecstasy
Driving in Italy can be a joy and a pain. Here are some of the things to expect if you plan on driving in Italy.
Fountains in Rome: Look But Don’t Leap
Admire Rome’s beautiful, historic fountains. But absolutely DO NOT swim, wade, or cool off in them.
Best Places to Kiss in Rome
Before I tell you about the best places to kiss in Rome, you’ve got to really want to kiss and be kissed.
