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An Introduction to Florence As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy deserves a spot any itinerary for first-time visitors to Italy, if only for two days. While Florence could keep you entertained for infinitely longer than two days, this 48-hour Florence itinerary shows you the Tuscan’s city’s very best. Get ready to crisscross this … Read more
Looking for a way to get the most out of one day in Naples? This 24 hours-in-Naples itinerary is the perfect way to dip your toes into one of Italy’s most chaotic and thrilling cities! Can’t read now? Pin for later! Good to Know: This guide to spending 24 hours in Naples comes to us … Read more
1. I have gone through a lot of things, everything that you can imagine in life, but the best has been Gerard and Milan. –Shakira 2. Frankly, Milan kind of sucks as a restaurant city. It’s so fashion-obsessed that people don’t pay that much attention to the food. –Joe Bastianich 3. Milan is marvelous, picturesque, … Read more
With over 2000-years of historical legacy, Rome is brimming with historical sites in every nook and corner. Every brick that builds up Rome is tinged with the blood of the mightiest men that once ruled over it. From Julius Caesar to Augustus to Constantine, they all have had footsteps etched on this reservoir of relics: … Read more
Heading to Milan at Christmastime? Spending Christmas in Milan is a wonderful way to experience the holiday season in Italy. From Christmas Villages to Christmas Markets in Milan and beyond, these are the best things to do for Christmas in Milan! Read next: 17 Magical Things to Do in Milan in Winter for an Italian … Read more
Everything about Florence seems to be colored with a mild violet, like diluted wine. -Henry James In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise. -Virgil Thomson Florence – the city of tranquillity made manifest. -Katherine Cecil Thurston And the voices in the waves … Read more
Capri on the Amalfi Coast in Italy is my ultimate holiday destination.–Vidal Sassoon My favorite thing is Spaghetti with white clam sauce anywhere on the Amalfi Coast or the Tuscan Coast.–Todd English Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, … Read more
Milan is home to one of the most important train stations not only in Italy but also in Europe, with daily train connections to major cities, towns, and villages all over Italy as well as to many neighboring countries. Even though many people would not consider staying in Milan as it’s not as romantic as … Read more
Best ways to reach Como from Milan There are several ways for you to get to Como from the center of Milan, you can drive your own rental car if you’re on an Italy road trip, however, train travel is the most convenient, the fastest, and easiest way to get to the lake, here I … Read more
Looking to enjoy a long weekend in Milan? Here’s what to do with 3 days in Milan, plus tips for a great Milan weekend getaway! Day 1: Start the day like a real Milanese, head to any local bar and order a cappuccino with a cornetto, a version of croissant, which you can have plain, … Read more