What Should I Pack For Travel to Italy?
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. What to Pack for Travel To Italy Putting together a packing list for Italy travel can feel overwhelming for a first-time visit since you don’t really know what to expect. From Milan to Palermo, Italians are fashionable – and they wear a lot of black. What to pack depends on the season, as well as the region you are traveling to. Whenever you travel, be sure everything you pack for Italy is mix and match (with black of course) to stretch your wardrobe farther. Here’s what to include in your packing list for Italy travel.…
Best Italian Wines We’ve Tasted
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Choosing the Best Italian Wines Italy has some of the best Italian wines we’ve tasted. Italy does not export its finest wines so be sure to try some of the local wines when in Italy. Take note of the certification and wine quality when trying a local wine. We often drink the wines that come highly recommended or are truly unique to the region or restaurant. Most restaurants serve a delicious house wine, which is a basic table wine, at very affordable prices. Visit a local enoteca (an Italian wine bar) or schedule a tasting…
The Charming Italian Tradition of La Passeggiata
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. The Charming Italian Tradition of La Passeggiata – The Evening Community Stroll Experience the charming Italian tradition of la passeggiata – the evening community stroll. Each evening, Italians practice the charming Italian tradition of la passeggiata, a cultural tradition of strolling between the hours of 5 pm and 8 pm. Italians take to the streets to walk and socialize in a nightly ritual called “La Passeggiatta.” Sociologists have labeled la passeggiata a cultural performance, and on Saturdays and Sundays, entire families participate, this frequently being the main social event of the day. Afterward, everyone heads…
Best Lightweight Carry On Luggage for International Travel
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Choosing the Best Lightweight Carry On Luggage Choosing the right lightweight carry on luggage is the first step to packing for your international travel. It is important to know how you plan to get around in Italy – or pretty much all of Europe – when choosing which carry on luggage type is best for you. Choosing the right lightweight carry on luggage is the first step to packing for your international travel. Since we focus on car-free travel, that means we usually take the train to the central station and walk to our lodging…
Best Italian Foods
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Delicious Italian Foods and Dishes We Recommend Italy has some of the world’s best foods. Almost every nation has its own version of pizza and pasta. Gelato, pizza, pasta, and wine have their roots in Italy but there are many other interesting and delicious foods you should try. We prefer fresh, hearty, flavorful foods, so we have included some of the most interesting here as well – just so you know they are out there. For the less adventurous, we also have included some of the most common foods that are prepared with excellence. Gnocchi…
Best Piazzas
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Why seek out the Best Piazzas in Italy? Make sure you visit some of the best piazzas in Italy. In our opinion, the best and most unforgettable fun you can have in Europe – besides riding a bicycle in the historic Old Town! – is to visit the best piazzas and squares in Italy. There, you will find performances, protests, small-vendor markets, and great places to walk, bicycle, or just hang out and relax. Here are some of the Best Piazzas in Italy Florence Piazza della Signoria Piazza della Signoria is the most important square…
Best Outdoor Markets
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. The Best Outdoor Food Markets in Italy We have found that a great way to experience authenticity, “live like a local,” have a lot of fun, taste and buy a lot of delicious fresh food, hear a lot of Italians singing and shouting, and have a lot of friendly interactions with local residents is to visit an outdoor food market. Fortunately, there are countless fantastic outdoor markets throughout Italy. Food markets are an important part of life in Italian cities. Unlike Americans, who shop relatively infrequently for food, many Italians enjoy the convivial ritual of…
Best Cities and Towns In Italy
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Best Italian Towns and Cities to Visit Because there are so very many splendid towns and cities to visit in Italy, it is important to prioritize seeing them. Otherwise, we are in danger of missing some of the best there is. Here is our criteria for rating which towns and cities are the best in Italy. Building and Street Character The town or city has an ensemble of buildings (not just one building!) that clearly exhibit charm, romance, human scale, lovability, authenticity, and quaint-ness. A town or city best does this when it contains and…