From the iconic Duomo di Firenze and the beautiful Renaissance buildings of Piazza del Duomo, to the countless masterpieces of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, Florence packs far more than its fair share of world-class landmarks and attractions into its compact historic center. Despite its small size – as far as Italian cities go at…
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…
Tucked between the mountains and the sea (the Ligurian Sea, not the Mediterranean), you’ll find a gorgeous stretch of coast. On that gorgeous stretch of coast, you’ll find five villages full of unobstructed sea views and colorful buildings, collectively known as the Cinque Terre. Within this stretch of coastline, you’ll find spectacular views around every…
Sitting on a point in Manarola looking back at the stunning array of colorful buildings basking in the glow of the setting sun, it’s not hard to understand why thousands of people flock to the Cinque Terre every year. The unique landscape – mountains that end at the sea – is a UNESCO World Heritage…
The Cinque Terre – a series of five gorgeous towns with colorful buildings set on the rocky coastline of northwest Italy – is both one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy, and one of the most unique geological settings in the country. There are only a handful of places in the world…
As you’ll no doubt realize as you get into this guide, we love Rome – the history and culture, the food, the energy – and we’re here to help you figure out where to stay to make your trip an unforgettable one. We’ve spent a fair amount of time in Rome over the past couple…