Matera: A Travel Guide to Italy’s City of Caves
One destination that’s been at the very top of our travel bucket list for a while now is Matera, and on this trip to Italy, Sam…
Italy
Italy – so much to do, so much to see, and so much to eat! This is where you’ll find all of our Italy travel blog posts. Whether you want to discover Milan on foot, tour castles in Bergamo, explore the ancient stone city of Matera, visit the ruins of Pompeii, breathe pure history in Herculaneum or climb Mount Vesuvius, we’ve got some tips for you. And then let’s not forget the food! Travelling in Italy means you can take a pasta class, eat your weight in bresaola, and have all sorts of delicious foodie experiences. We hope these adventures will inspire your own Italy adventure!
How to Visit Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum in One Day
We planned lots of different day trips from Pompei, and one of them was to visit Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum on the same day….
Why You Should Stay in Pompei Instead of Doing a Day Trip
When we were planning our most recent trip to Italy focused along the Bay of Naples, the big question on our minds was: where…
Emilia-Romagna for Foodies: 5 Delectable Food Experiences You’ll Want to Try!
I just got back from a whirlwind tour of Emilia-Romagna, Italy where I spent 90% of my waking hours eating, drinking, and learning about regional…
Learning How to Make Pasta at Casa Artusi
When was the last time you made pasta by hand? I know I’ve never attempted it on my own and I could easily come…
4 Ways to Fully Experience the Floating City of Venice, Italy
Imagine a place where roads are replaced by rivers and wheels are replaced by oars. Similar traffic patterns and rules still exist, but the…
5 Things to Eat, See, and Do in Lombardy, Italy
Last year’s trip to Italy was a brief introduction to the country. I visited a total of 3 destinations – all of them in…
Eating my way through Chiavenna’s Bresaola Festival
Ask me to name the first Italian meals that come to mind and I’ll list off pizza, pasta, and risotto. Maybe veal parmigiana if you…
Exploring Bergamo and its Surroundings
I took a couple of side trips during my recent visit to Milan and one of those was to Bergamo, a city that sits at the foothills…
An Introduction to Milan: 48 Hours of Art, Food and Fashion
Milan surprised me in so many ways. I think this is one of those cities that is often a little misunderstood and people dismiss…