Cinquecento Love The Cinquecento… there is something special about this little car. I think it’s adorable. That’s probably not a term most people would use to describe a car. Perhaps beautiful, sexy, or sleek are more likely terms… but not …
Getting a Haircut in Italy: How to Explain What You Want
Visiting Italy and need a haircut? We’re hoping this post will help you avoid any misunderstanding when it comes to sitting in a chair and getting your haircut in Italy. A stylist or hairdresser is a person who can perform …
“Good Luck” in Italian: 10 Ways to Say
Good Luck in Italian Knowing how to say “good luck” in Italian can be useful when interacting with your Italian friends. In fact, superstitions are common throughout Italy. This is especially true in the southern part of the peninsula. Some …
15 Fun Facts Quiz About Italy: New Quiz
15 Fun Facts Quiz This 15 Fun Facts quiz is our third on the blog to provide information while making it fun. Let’s see if this quiz surprises you while testing your knowledge. Answer the fifteen questions below to get your score. Consider …
Venice 2024: €5 New Fee for Daytrippers
FINAL UPDATE: This is no longer being charged. We will leave this post as is incase you want to know what the process was. Venice authorities found it too difficult to implement for day trippers. Venice 2024 has finally revealed …
Italian Holiday Calendar 2024: Important Dates to Plan Ahead
Italian Holiday Calendar 2024 As we begin 2024, you might need to know the Italian holiday calendar if planning a trip to Italy. We thought we’d give you a bit of a heads-up to help with your trip planning. Mind …
Piedmont Guide Including Two Special Must See Destinations
Where exactly is Piedmont in Italy? Piedmont is at the foot of the Swiss Alps – where Italy meets France and Switzerland. Ancient volcanic activity has left its mark on the landscape, with over two million hectares of vineyards covering …
Rental Ban Changes the Florence Historic Center
Florence has announced a rental ban on new short-term rentals such as Airbnb’s in the Renaissance historic center. Were you aware? This crackdown is an attempt to make more homes available for locals. Rental Ban in Florence As one of …
Exclusive Guest: Introducing Life in Lucca with Andrea
Life in Lucca with Andrea Today’s exclusive guest is Andrea from Life in Lucca with Andrea. Not only is she a lovely person, but we thought her story interesting and thought you might think so too. It’s a little funny …
Guide to the Italian Restaurant Menu: How to Read and Understand
Ahhh, the Italian restaurant menu – first of all – it can be very confusing. Typically, a traditional Italian meal generally has three courses—antipasti, primi, and secondi with the option for dolce, or dessert – of course! Antipasti The word …
Cinque Terre: What Makes The Five Unique Towns Special
The Cinque Terre (pronounced: chin-kwe ter-re) is the most iconic highlight of the Italian Riviera. The five beautiful and colorful coastal towns are a must-see on any trip to northwest Italy. They lie west of La Spezia’s Province and comprise the villages: …
Aosta Valley Travel Guide: Don’t Miss These Two Places
Aosta is the capital of the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy. It is also the gateway to the Via Francigena in Italy. The Romans founded the town in 25 BC at a crucial point where the main roads heading …