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When I visit Rome, I’m all about finding the hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path places where real Romans go! Sure, you must see the Colosseum , the Vatican, and Trevi Fountain..but if you make room in your visit for the local secrets in Rome that you didn’t know about, you’re going to return home with more memorable experiences and a better (and more authentic) understanding of the city. What I’ve learned in my many visits to Rome, is that each neighborhood has its own uniqu

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If you've ever wondered whether or not to rent a car while traveling in Italy, here are some tips to get you started!

Italians are known for their incredible meals, but that can get expensive if you're on a budget. Here are some tips to save money!

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How many times have you made small talk with an elderly person in passing but only later wondered what their story is? Let’s not wonder, let

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by Sierra Busch and Frances Reid Photo by STIL on Unsplash So you’ve booked a spring getaway to Italy. Bravissimo! Now, you just have to pack…for spring …in Italy. Spring is a great time to travel to Italy because it means fewer crowds than summer months and discounted flights and accommodations, but spring is a tricky season to dress for. It can go from being rainy and cold to sunny with a chance of sunburn. Take it from me, choosing some key mix-and-match pieces and han

Planning and saving money for an international getaway is definitely within reach with a few easy budgeting tips and the mindset to stay focused on your goal: to experience a new culture, explore a new city, and soak up everything it has to offer! As we’ve all now spent the better part of the last year stuck inside, our wandering minds are dreaming of exploring a different country, taking in the views we can’t get at home, and just getting away from everything for an excitin

Before I teach you how to use buses and trains in Italy, let me give you some background info so you can understand just what a feat this was for me. Picture an innocent country girl, who grew up in the mountains of North Georgia, and never saw so much as a city bus until she was in college. That girl is me. When I was a kid, cars or tractors were the only methods of transportation, except maybe the big yellow school bus that picked me up at 5:50AM or horses, if you had any.

The history of Puglia is multilayered and complex. The region has been tossed about from one invader to the next, from about 270 BC until the unification of Italy in the late 1800s. Most articles you find on the topic are frankly boring to read and heavy with names of random invaders you’ve never heard of, making it difficult to grasp the overall concept of where Puglia’s been and how it relates to the culture you’ll experience there today. Below, I attempt to break things do

Guest post by Mehek Punatar So you’re traveling to Italy and you want the most authentic experience. But you’re also vegetarian! Italian cuisine is extremely vegetarian-friendly (probably the most vegetarian-friendly of all European cuisines). You’ve got pizzas, pastas, paninis, gelato and coffee. Some spots even have vegan options! But you have to look in the right places if you want the authentic stuff. Here are some pro tips and recommendations for exploring the best of ve