Martha's Italy: A Travel Guide

Carnival Festivals in Italy

See 5 top picks for where to celebrate carnival, Italy’s mardi gras.

Learn about La Befana festivals and Epiphany events in Italy.

Check Prices on Rental Cars in Italy

Italian New Year’s Eve customs and top places to celebrate in Italy.

Discover special things to see in Rome during Christmas season.

See my recommendations for essential travel items.

5 fun things to see and do when you visit Italy in winter plus travel tips.

Discover top places to go on Calabria’s Mediterranean Coast.

Visit picturesque wine towns and castles, taste wine, and eat truffles in Piemonte's Langhe wine region.

Explore 6 top Tuscany hill towns to visit by car.

See highlights of the top Italian cities to visit and how to travel between them.