It’s hard to do a city like Venice justice in just one day, but if you have limited time, this itinerary will show you how to make the most of it. Venice is one of the most enchanting cities in Italy (and all of Europe!) with its opulent palazzos, endless canals and bridges, and narrow […]
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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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Of all the cities you could visit, what are the best things to do in Parma, Italy? Oh, I’m happy to write about this topic! I have been traveling in Emilia-Romagna, a beautiful and delicious region in northern Italy, since 2011. Bologna has always been my favorite city in the region (indeed, it’s my favorite
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Where’s the best place to stay in Rome? We’ve put together the best neighborhoods in Rome, the best areas to stay, and Rome’s best hotels.
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If you’ve been reading this site for a few years or so, you may have noticed that I’ve frequently mentioned South Tyrol and the Dolomites as a travel goal. For years I’ve been yearning to explore this beautiful part of northeast Italy, but it hasn’t been part of my Italy travels until recently. For our
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I recently took a three-week trip to northern Italy that blew my socks off. I had an opportunity to attend a conference in Trento in the Trentino region, and I used it as inspiration to plan a trip concentrating solely on the far north of Italy. Concentrating on this part of the country gave me the
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