Articles

• Agriturismo Lodging

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

  Posted 2 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 3 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 6 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Aosta Travel Guide

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

  Posted 7 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 19 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 27 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 34 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 40 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 43 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Siena Travel Guide

  Discover Siena, one of Tuscany’s top hill towns, famous for the Palio horse race in the unusual main square.

  Posted 49 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Tips for Dining in Italy

  What to expect when you eat in Italy and dining customs that may differ from the US or your home country.

  Posted 51 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Sulmona, Abruzzo

  Sulmona, the prettiest city in the Abruzzo region, is a pleasant town often overlooked by tourists.

  Posted 54 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Levanto, Italian Riviera

  Levanto is a seaside town where you can bike, hike, swim in the sea, take a boat trip or visit Cinque Terre and nearby Italian Riviera towns.

  Posted 70 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Bonassola and Framura

  Get away from the tourist crowds in Bonassola and Framura, on the Italian Riviera coast near Cinque Terre.

  Posted 75 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

• Basic Italian Words

  See basic Italian words and recommended language learning tools and books.

  Posted 79 days ago, Author Martha Bakerjian

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