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Italy is a destination that rewards every kind of traveler, blending world-famous art, history, cuisine, and landscapes into one remarkably varied country. From the ancient ruins of Rome and the Renaissance treasures of Florence to the canals of Venice and the dramatic coastline of the Amalfi Coast, Italy feels both iconic and deeply personal. What makes it especially memorable is how easily grand cultural landmarks mix with everyday pleasures: long piazza evenings, regional wines, local markets, and meals that change dramatically from one region to the next.
Key highlights include exploring historic cities, visiting the hill towns and vineyards of Tuscany, relaxing on the lakes of the north, discovering the rugged beauty of Cinque Terre, and experiencing southern Italy’s sun-soaked beaches and archaeological sites such as Pompeii. Travelers should plan for regional differences in weather, transit, and pace; trains are an efficient way to connect major cities, while smaller towns often reward slower travel. Booking major museums and popular summer accommodations in advance is wise, comfortable walking shoes are essential for cobblestone streets, and learning a few basic Italian phrases can go a long way in smaller towns and local establishments.
The best time to visit Italy is from May to September, when travel interest is highest, peaking in June and remaining strong through summer into early fall. May, June, and September are especially appealing because they combine popular seasonal energy with generally pleasant weather and, in many places, slightly more manageable crowds than the height of July and August.
Today again the early bird😅. At 6:00 I started the route. I walked for the first two hours until the Grödner Joch. At Crespeina Joch I had breakfast. A raven sat next to me, I...
After having to fry the toast for breakfast in a pan without a toaster 🍞, we drove to the city center for €2 each and picked up our Milan Card. With that, we can use as much...
On June 9, 2022, we set off for Venice! On the route from the Dolomites to Venice, we avoid toll roads again and pass through many small beautiful Italian towns, past mountains...
9 am we left Lake Garda. We drove past many vineyards and made our first stop in Sona at a grappa factory. Here we tried just a few sips of grappa and limoncello, because it was...
We spent the night in an apartment. We were able to cook in this apartment, which we did last night. It was nice to have a whole apartment to ourselves. In the morning, we...
a day like this, sometimes I wish. We were able to spend in the hotel, which although only three stars, deserved four or five stars. Yesterday we could eat wonderful pizzas,...
woke up at six this morning, took down the tent and made milk. a day like the previous ones. but today it didn't rain and the sky was a bit brighter. a sign that it will be...
Not much happened today, I followed the Dutch route to Orte - hours of cycling through the nice hills, more or less steep, partly on field paths, partly on small roads - every...
Today was a very peaceful day: the air is clear and dry, not as humid as yesterday, everything is illuminated in an almost bluish light. The road starts again with a decent...
I'm happy to be able to leave this terrible campsite in Florence, I'm willing to take a detour of 400 meters in altitude with more than a 10% slope - it's like mountaineering...
On Monday, Julian and I drove together with Hilde and Peter to a small private pitch at the edge of the mountains. We enjoyed the peace and good weather. Of course, a hike was a...
Sunday evening showed me once again what traveling also does to you. We sat together in an international group in the evening on the beach and drank the sundowner. With us were...
Richtung La Spezia finden wir einen kleinen Campingplatz in Sestri Levante- Camping Fossa Lupara. Sestri Levante ist eine Kleinstadt an der Küste mit 2 kleinen Buchten umringt...
After three wonderfully sunny and calm days amid the Agricampo in Punta Secca, we slowly drive towards Palermo. We are staying for one more night in Porto Empedocle, which is...
Arriving in Italy, we find a beautiful little campsite 'Camping De Wijnstok' right across from the sea. Luckily, it's not as crowded as in France, so we decide to stay for a...
We are going to Donnalucata, a place where Luchino Visconti filmed a movie and where there is supposed to be a very special atmosphere. Unfortunately, as soon as we arrive, it...
We stay two nights at the parking space in Porto Empedocle. It's a nice place and it's calm. Despite the clouds, it's pleasantly warm the next day. Unfortunately, Porto...
Seize the day
On the last stage, we cross a national border and finish the tour in Trieste, Italy.
Stage Five
Birthday differently Who can say they get to celebrate their birthday in Venice? Thomas can!!!! And I would say he is enjoying it very much ;-) Originally, we wanted to do a...
After the disappointment with the taxi in Fano, we decided to go to Pesaro instead, in order to catch the last bus back this time. The idea was not bad, but of course we hadn't...
Villach - Tarvisio (38km) - Once again, the weather frog determined the schedule, although on this day it seemed like everything was already lost.
For today, the journey ends in the Po Valley near Parma. The smell of suppliers for the famous ham is in the air at every corner. Emilia-Romagna is one of the wealthiest areas...
I had chosen Pigna as my base to conquer Monte Torragio once again. Attentive readers of this blog will surely notice that I was already up there on the way to Ventimiglia. But...
Bolzano
In my previous idea of an alpine pasture, I always saw a single mountain meadow in front of me. But I have known since we were on Seiser Alm that it can be much bigger. With an...
If the choice of the most beautiful section of our tour was difficult up until now, it is now clear: the 30 km from Toblach to Cortina d'Ampezzo are unbeatable in 1st place!...
Hey everyone! Today, to be honest, we overslept.... We only realized how late it was shortly before 10 o'clock and immediately set off. Tiziana wanted to get some very special...
Hey everyone Today we woke up on the amazing coast with white stones. We had breakfast and went on a little climbing tour. In the morning, Tiziana and Roman found something...