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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.
Caprile - Passo Giau - Passo Falzarego - Passo Valparole - Arabba Passo Giau, with its 29 hairpin bends on the ascent (and almost as many on the descent), will remain in our...
After waking up with well-pierced calves and breakfast, we went to the beach to relax, nap, swim, listen to the sound of the waves .. around 3pm, we headed north .. passing...
Sleeping in was the plan. In the morning, we drove back to Cles, the main village in Val di Non. We strolled through the streets to a viewpoint from where we could overlook Cles...
In the last two days, we sought refuge from the rain at a campsite south of Olbia. Now the weather seems to be improving a bit. That's why we headed north and visited the port...
Today we spent the first half of the day relaxing in the small town of Borghetto. Then we drove south to Mantua and found a place to stay for the night by a lake after visiting...
Today I went hiking again. The hiking poles came in handy when I took a hike around the beautiful Abbey of Abbazia di Sant Antimo. Especially because I veered off the path a bit...
Beautiful hike through a gorgeous river valley. This green river always by my side, sometimes murmuring softly, sometimes rushing loudly over rocks and stones. Pure nature, no...
Today we're heading to San Gimignano, an ancient Tuscan town on top of the hill — where else in southern Tuscany. I'm staying at the 13th century Palazzo Mainardi, the room is...
Hiking with my friend's family in Italy.
On this Sunday, we wanted to visit our neighbor Roberto Lucarelli. To make a good impression, we rested throughout the day and dressed nicely. Before we left, we had a small...
Heute war erstmal ausruhen angesagt und akklimatisieren.Gestartet mit einem Frühstück, das draußen eingenommen werden konnte. ( Im deutschen Sommer dieses Jahr undenkbar😓)Unser...
So today is the last stage. It has been great so far. Even though the start on Tuesday was very wet. And another good news: Yesterday we exceeded 1,500 €. Super! Today we go...
Vera on the way to the train station: 'I'm running without the backpack and those hiking shoes!' What a joke... We had to run twice today already. Lesson learned: Never promise...
Here we go! First 2 days in Merano, and then we hike to Lake Garda. The journey was long, over 12 hours. At 7 PM, we went to a nice pizzeria with a view of a vineyard, and then...
I wanted to write a short note about how it was with Covid in Italy during our short stay here. It was actually quite pleasant. We were not checked or stopped at the border. In...
L'Italia è il paese che conquista il mio cuore ogni volta che lo visito. È una delle principali ispirazioni dietro questo blog di viaggi. Dalle sue piccole città ai meravigliosi...
Hello everyone, Last night we looked at the pictures together and read the blog one last time. We had a good laugh :). The alarm clock rang really early today because we had to...
...Hape Kerkeling probably thought the same...same here...
We like it so much in the Gagano National Park that we only moved a little further today. Too beautiful to hurry through. Long sandy beaches alternating with steep cliff coasts,...
Today, we planned to take the train from Venice Mestre, where our hotel was located, to the city center. However, it was difficult to find a ticket counter where we could buy...
Our last day on Kosika greeted us with wonderful sunshine. The mountains shone in the morning sun and we enjoyed das breakfast in front of the Giga-Mega-Super-Bergpanorama of...
The day before yesterday I picked up Laura at the airport ✈️ in Treviso and we drove to the campsite ⛺️ (10 minutes from Venice). Then we cooked tortellini with delicious cheese...
Wednesday 21.6. - Sunday 25.6. (46 / 66 / 91 / 66 / 110 km) Marina die Ginosa Rivavello Boat trip to the caves Most beautiful route: between Leuca and Otranto
This morning we took a walk in Lignano to explore where the beach is and what's here. The beach really surprised us. There are different areas: free areas, areas where you can...
Today, the children fell asleep again after their usual bedtime and slept until almost nine. Jette planned the day today: first have ice cream and then go on a trip. So after...
San Gimignano
San Gimignano
While showering, Lara realizes that she has burned her head – from now on, a cap is a must. On the way to breakfast, we get on the wrong train and take a wrong turn – typical....
We sleep really well and get up around 8:30 AM. After showering, styling, and makeup, we face the usual outfit question. Kathi messes up her top with hairspray – perfect. She...