Inspiration
Read our overview of countries, regions, things to see and do, bicycling adventures for inspiration and ideas on how to plan for your next European adventure. Read our overview of countries, regions, things to see and do, bicycling adventures for inspiration and ideas on how to plan for your next European adventure. Find suggested itineraries, read our travel stories and debacles for ideas about what to do, and what NOT to do.
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 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 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…