If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you’ve probably lost a little sleep over this question. Rome or Florence? The Eternal City with its ancient bones and chaotic charm, or the intimate Renaissance jewel tucked into the Tuscan hills? Here’s the good news: there’s no wrong answer. But depending on what kind of traveler you … Read more
After a few intense days exploring the Colosseum and tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain, my wife and I were ready for a different kind of Italian magic—the kind that comes with lemon trees, cliffside villages, and the sound of waves lapping against pastel houses. The Amalfi Coast is that dream. But getting there from … Read more
Rome is a magical city. The Colosseum at sunset, fresh pasta in a quiet piazza, the sound of fountains around every corner. But your experience of Rome can be ruined before it even begins if you choose the wrong place to sleep. Many travelers look at a map and see a cheap hotel or an … Read more
Let me start with a confession. On my first trip to Rome, I made a classic mistake. I booked a charming little hotel near Termini Station because it was cheap and looked convenient on a map. What I didn’t understand was that Rome isn’t a city you navigate by subway like New York or London. … Read more
Italy is meant to be enjoyed slowly. That is the only way you can absorb it all in, and enjoy the Italian concept of la dolce far niente, which simply means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” It’s not about laziness. It’s more about: Usually, I recommend a minimum of 4 nights in Rome, to see … Read more