Assisi: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
A Day Trip Guide to Assisi, the Umbrian Hill Town of Saint Francis Assisi sits on the western slope of Monte Subasio in the hills of Umbria, a medieval town of pale pink stone that…
Elba: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
A Complete Guide to Visiting Elba Island, from Napoleon’s Villas to the Best Beaches and Where to Stay Elba island lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Tuscany, the largest island in the…
How to Stay Safe in Italy
Italy Safety Tips for Travelers, Without the Paranoia Over all of the years I’ve spent visiting and living in Italy, I have never had a problem with theft or any type of scams. That is…
Polignano a Mare: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
A Small Town Built Into the Cliffs of Puglia Of all the things to do in Polignano a Mare, seeing Lama Monachile for the first time might be the most surreal. You come around a…
Amalfi: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
Things to Do in Amalfi, Plus Beaches, Ravello, and Where to Stay Amalfi often gets treated as a quick stop on a longer coastal itinerary, an hour or two between Positano and Ravello. That undersells…
Fiesole: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
Things to Do in Fiesole, Plus Where to Eat and Stay Fiesole sits in the hills above Florence, and the bus ride down into the city takes barely 20 minutes. That’s close enough that I’d…
Vernazza: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
Things to Do in Vernazza, Plus Where to Eat, Stay, and Hike Of all five villages in the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is the one I keep coming back to. There’s something about arriving by train…
Venice Entrance Fee
Venice charges a fee to enter the island on certain days, and it only applies to day-trippers. Here’s exactly how it works, current as of July 7, 2026. What It Is It’s called the Access…
Tropea: A “101 Best Places to Visit in Italy” Destination
Things to Do in Tropea, Plus Where to Eat and Stay I remember the first time I saw a photo of Tropea. I knew I had to see this incredible place in person! Tropea sits…
Getting Around Rome
Discover the best (and worst) transportation options in Rome, from walking to public transit, plus insider tips for getting from the airport to the city center. Planning your Roman holiday (visit my Rome City Guide…