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• Italian Abbeys and Monasteries

  8 historic abbeys and monastery complexes to visit in Italy.

  Posted 17 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• 5 Bologna Day Trips

  Bologna makes a great base for visiting Emilia-Romagna cities known for Romanesque and Renaissance monuments, Ferrari, mosaics, and ceramics.

  Posted 29 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Lucca Day Trips

  Discover Tuscany towns and cities that can easily be visited as day trips by train or car from Lucca.

  Posted 31 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• 5 Umbria Hill Towns

  Visit these 5 walled hill towns for medieval monuments, spectacular views, and Etruscan and Roman remains.

  Posted 39 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Gubbio Travel Guide

  Visit Gubbio, one of the most picturesque medieval hill towns in Umbria, known for ceramics, the Candle Race, and its huge Christmas tree made of lights.

  Posted 51 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Credit Cards and Cash

  What to know about using credit cards and getting cash while you’re traveling in Italy.

  Posted 54 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Agriturismo Lodging

  Stay on a farm at an agriturismo or masseria on your Italian countryside vacation.

  Posted 62 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• July in Italy

  Find festivals and things to do in July in Italy, including a few of my favorites.

  Posted 63 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• 5 Small Italian Cities

  My picks for 5 charming small cities to visit that aren’t on the usual tourist itinerary.

  Posted 66 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Aosta Travel Guide

  Discover Aosta’s medieval center, Roman ruins, and picturesque setting in Italy’s smallest region.

  Posted 67 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Lake Iseo Travel Guide

  Lake Iseo, a picturesque lake that’s smaller and less touristy than nearby Como or Garda, is home to Europe’s largest inhabited lake island.

  Posted 80 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Villa d'Este Garden, Tivoli

  Visit Villa d’Este Garden in Tivoli, an easy day trip from Rome, to see amazing fountains and water displays.

  Posted 87 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums

  Tours that help you skip the crowds and get the most out of your visit. Plus a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

  Posted 94 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Salento, Puglia

  There’s more to Puglia’s Salento Peninsula than just great beaches. Here are 5 top places to explore.

  Posted 100 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• La Foce Garden, Tuscany

  How to visit the garden at La Foce in Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, former estate of Iris Origo and one of Italy’s top gardens.

  Posted 103 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

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