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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.
Wenn ein schon am Morgen um halb neun ohne Anstrengung der Schweiß auf der Stirn steht, ist das deutlich über dem Normallevel. Entsprechend flugs durcheilen wir den schönen...
Abruzzo, Molise, Apulia. Today's ride takes us through three provinces in southern Italy, with the aim of reaching Gargano. After a quick breakfast in the charming old town of...
Beautiful weather was promised, but the weather gods were apparently busy elsewhere. So we started our day with breakfast by the picturesque canals of Cesenatico. Then along the...
.. this morning at half past 6 woke up for the first time with an alarm clock! .. in order to avoid the rain predicted for noon as much as possible .. we confidently took the...
Yesterday I was exhausted, today I'm starting a new attempt. This Tiber bike highway is really great, it's fun to ride into the city. As a true Munich child, I'm used to the...
I can handle the Alps, but not Italy yet. So far, I've been to places almost every day where I've been on vacation by car before. Now, new territory begins, today was kind of a...
After not really knowing where we could spend the night at first today, we have now found a really great place for the night. We are standing in an unreal environment on a cliff...
We drove from Venice to Bologna. It wasn't far and we also found a good spot outside the city thanks to Google. This time we took the bus into the city, the shuttle went...
Today I met Marcellina. And I will never forget this day and this person, it was a meeting that touched the heart. Whoever comes to Abbiata must visit this store on Via Cavour...
After treating ourselves to a little refreshment in Germany, we set off again to Italy with Eriba and tent. Eberhardo found a small campsite right on the Ticino. Thanks to the...
With a heavy heart, I had to start my journey back to Germany today. Fortunately, Jessi accompanied me on the train from Fano to Bologna. From there, I took the night train to...
This morning we set off early to visit the market in Fano. We got so hungry from that that we had to go eat fish afterwards. 😆 We ate at Pesce Azzurro, a kind of canteen....
After getting used to the heat in Italy, we dared to go into the city to see and be seen 😄😉Since we are by the sea now, we couldn't resist enjoying delicious seafood. Yummmm!...
Camping by the sea in Chioggia.
Riomaggiore The next day we took the train to Riomaggiore, the easternmost village of the Cinque Terre. After an espresso, we walked to the harbor. Here you can see the...
Hi guys Today we had to check out at 10 o'clock, filled up with fresh water and emptied the grey water. We also got rid of all the waste, now we are ready again :). Since we...
Hey everyone As most of you already know, we will be returning to Switzerland from mid-September to the end of December. That's why we spent our day today with some...
10.10h departure with 'Streety' in Diessenhofen with first stop in Flüelen BK with delicious onion rings and nuggets with fries and cheese sauce and jalapenos Afterwards,...
After an early wake-up call for the sunrise, it's time to hike back down into the valley - in Bolzano, there's still time for good food and relaxation before departure!
In Gemona there were first harbingers of spring, in Venice and Verona followed more. Temperatures rise during the day to a pleasant 20 degrees Celsius and in the sun it is...
On Friday morning there is a last shared breakfast on the terrace overlooking Lake Bolsena. Then it's time to say goodbye, the Soppas and Nonna Christiane wave until we are...
Jürgen is having a birthday Happy Birthday my love. Typical Italian breakfast. Today there is a church service at St. Peter's Square. A bit like Rock am Ring but...
Day two in Merano. Into the city.
In the B&B guesthouse, a five-member Italian family had spent the night with us. Yesterday we didn't notice them, but today, on Sunday morning, from 7 a.m., they made a lot...
At Cape Carbonara
The standard sentence. We feel like the kids only survive on ice cream and watermelon. Oh well. It's vacation. We spend the days at the pool and the beach, alternating between...
After Naples, we went straight to Rome where we had booked the next accommodation, this time with airbnb. In the 3 days, we visited many classic sights
In addition to the many trips to the surrounding area of Naples, we also explored the city itself. We only planned one day for this because the city was too noisy and hectic for...
We also took a day trip to Pompeii from Naples to visit this huuuge excavation. Luckily, it was already off-season in November, so it wasn't crowded and we easily found a free...
Monday 26.6. (65 km) - Tuesday 27.6. (66 km) After spending the night at Dario's, he recommends a great beach. Before that, we go to Decathlon to get some things and thus we...