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Travel Guide to Florence, Italy - Tuscany’s Renaissance Masterpiece
Florence is Italy’s Renaissance masterpiece, and it deservedly features on every first-time visitor’s itinerary. But whether you’ve been to Italy one time or ten, it’s worth coming back here to discover it in-depth!
10-day Sicily Itinerary - A Journey Across the Island
A Comprehensive 10-day journey through Sicily, starting in the west and then heading east across the island. If you’re looking to see as much as possible in just a week and a half, this is the plan for you.
One Week Tuscany Itinerary - 7-day Road Trip
7 days road-tripping through the highlights of Tuscany. Start in Florence, then head to Siena and the Chianti countryside, before moving south to the Val d'Orcia and Montepulciano, and finishing your adventure in Pisa.
One Week Umbria Itinerary - Perugia, Assisi, and the historic hilltop towns
A one-week road trip through the historic hill-towns and bucolic countryside of Umbria is a chance to see authentic, Italy, with a fraction of the tourist crowds.
Travel Guide to Perugia, Italy
Perugia has evolved and changed over the centuries, going from an ancient Etruscan city to a medieval renaissance gem, and now a busy university town bursting with life. It’s an essential stop on any Umbria itinerary.
Travel Guide to Umbria - The Green Heart of Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian region of Umbria. How to get there and around, how long to spend, where to stay, what to see & do, and a complete one-week itinerary.
Travel Guide to Assisi, Italy
Hilltop Assisi, with its magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, is one of Umbria’s most visited destinations - and with good reason! Whether you visit as a pilgrim or just to see an iconic Italian city, this is somewhere not to be missed.
A Local’s Guide To Visiting Segesta, Sicily - An Ancient Elymian Settlement
A comprehensive guide to visiting the Segesta archaeological park in Sicily. How to get here, how long to spend, practical tips for planning your trip, and a complete itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Salerno, Italy
Often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors on the Amalfi Coast, Salerno is a wonderful city that perfectly blends aspects of northern and southern Italy.
One Week Eastern Sicily Itinerary - Catania, Taormina, & the Val di Noto
This 7-day itinerary covers the highlights (and a few hidden gems) of Eastern Sicily. The journey begins in Catania and heads up to chic Taormina and rugged Mount Etna before runnng south through the towns of the Val di Noto.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Trapani, Sicily
A comprehensive guide to the Italian city of Trapani. What to see & do, where to stay, how long to spend, and what to eat!
One Week Western Sicily Itinerary - Palermo and the Jewels of the West
This 7-day itinerary covers the highlights (and a few hidden gems) of Western Sicily. The journey begins in Palermo and heads west, stopping off in places like Cefalù, San Vito lo Capo, Marsala, and Agrigento, to name but a few.
A Local's Guide to Travel in Salento, Puglia - Baroque Cities & Crystal Clear Seas
An in-depth guide to Puglia’s Salento peninsula. Read on for practical travel advice on how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and beautiful towns to visit.
Travel Guide to Montepulciano, Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian city of Montepulciano. How to get there, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete one-day itinerary.
Travel Guide to Cortona, Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian city of Cortona. How to get there, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete one-day itinerary.
Travel Guide to Lucca, Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian city of Lucca. How to get there, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete one-day itinerary.
Travel Guide to Pisa, Italy
A comprehensive guide to the Italian city of Pisa. How to get there, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete one-day itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Marsala, Sicily
A comprehensive guide to the Sicilian city of Marsala. How to get here, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete afternoon itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting the Valley of the Temples, Sicily
A comprehensive guide to visiting the Valley of the Temples in Sicily. How to get here, how long to spend, practical tips for planning your trip, and a complete itinerary.
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Agrigento, Sicily
A comprehensive guide to the Sicilian city of Agrigento. How to get here, how long to spend, what to see & do, and a complete one-day itinerary.