A lot of people – including us, to be fair – overlook Milan for more “sexy” cities in Italy like Rome, Florence, and Venice. And, to be honest, that probably makes sense for a first trip to Italy. In fact, our 10 day Italy itinerary (written for first-timers) skips Milan and focuses instead on those…
Milan is a fascinating city. And, to be completely honest, that wasn’t something we picked up on until our second trip to the crown jewel of Northern Italy (sorry, Venice). Sure, it’s pretty apparent that Milan is more modern than, say, Rome or Florence, and that there’s more money in Milan (there is some truly…
One of the things that we, as Americans, often forget when we think about Italy is the fact that it is one of the youngest countries in Europe. When we learn about Italy – or more accurately, the Italian peninsula, we learn all about Ancient Rome and its splendor and glory. What gets glossed over…
Ah, Firenze. Before our last trip to Florence, where we spent five days exploring (read: eating and drinking) our way through the city, Alysha wasn’t a fan. “It’s too touristy!” she said. And she’s not exactly wrong – Florence sees a TON of tourists, especially in the height of summer – but there’s a reason…
There’s a good reason why Italy tops the bucket list of countless travelers. It has a unique historical significance (even though Italy itself is actually one of the youngest countries in Europe) thanks to the Roman Empire’s escapades, it has a famous food culture (not to mention the wine), and it has gorgeous scenery. Italy…
One thing I don’t think people really understand – I certainly didn’t – before they learn more about Italy is how diverse Italy is from a historical, cultural, and political perspective. Italy is one of the youngest countries in the European Union, having only been unified in 1861. Of course, it’s hard to picture that…