Burano is a bright and colorful island not far from Venice, perfect for a day trip. Although it’s technically part of the city of Venice, this tiny island in the Venetian Lagoon has a slow-paced, small-town atmosphere and plenty of charm. Burano is one of the most colorful places I’ve ever been, with picturesque rainbow-hued […]
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If you’ve explored every canal and corner of Venice and are looking for more places to visit, you’re in luck! There are so many different day trips from Venice just waiting for you. As hard as it can be to pull yourself away from the lagoon, Venice is a short journey from beautiful cities, delicious wine
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For years I dreamed of visiting Venice — and somehow, the real Venice was even better than the hype. How long could this marvel of engineering exist? How could it be so beautiful? There are so many fantastic things to do in Venice, from hopping among the museums to exploring the islands in the archipelago,
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The city of Florence, Italy, will overwhelm you in so many ways. As the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance, there are so many things to do in Florence, from exploring the art and cuisine to taking in the gorgeous views and gardens. An art history professor at my university once told
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The city of Bologna has always been one of my favorite places in Italy. There are so many fun and delicious things to do in Bologna — this city is overflowing with art, architecture, and fabulous food! As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is perfectly situated between Milan, Venice, and Florence — yet
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Monopoli, Italy is one of my favorite places in the world. This small coastal town is one of the loveliest places to visit in Puglia, and one of my all-time favorite underrated destinations in Italy. Just south of the big city of Bari, Monopoli’s small town charm draws visitors in, but never to the point
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Welcome to Matera, Italy — a city carved entirely from stone, thought to be the third-oldest settlement in the world after Aleppo and Jericho. Matera and its ancient cave houses known as sassi sit on a rocky canyon in Basilicata, Southern Italy. People lived in these caves in Matera, with neither electricity not running water,
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Lecce, Italy is more than just a city in the heel of the boot — this artsy, unique city is often called the “Florence of the South.” If you loved the Tuscan capital but maybe wish it had a few less tourists, Lecce is guaranteed to cast its spell on you! Lecce is a small
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There are so many cool things to do in Bari, Italy! Bari is the largest city in Puglia, Italy’s heel of the boot, though it doesn’t get as much attention as other popular Puglian cities like Monopoli, Lecce, Alberobello, and nearby Matera. While Bari is home to the biggest port and busiest airport in the
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Imagine an island that represents the best of Italy — spectacular views, beautiful beaches, fantastic food, zero pretension whatsoever. Welcome to Ischia, Italy. This island in Campania, southern Italy, delivers on every level. As an Italy travel expert, Ischia (EES-kee-ah) has been a place I’ve wanted to visit forever — and I finally got my
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