Italy Travel Guide

Italy at a Glance

Here you’ll find a collection of all of the blog posts I have on Italy while living here and traveling around Italy. I try to focus on guides rooted in experience, and I try to make sure I am not creating more noise. I genuinely want to help others plan their vacation to Italy and find off-the-beaten-track places in Italy.

I try to avoid comparison lists, even though I know the internet loves a good comparison. You may find one or two, but each city, town, and village in Italy stands out in more ways than one.

From the Dolomites to Venice to Bologna and Cinque Terre, I am always adding new information to my blog.

Castello di Soave in Soave Italy rising up above the Green Vineyards of the Region

Language:

Italian

Currency:

Euro

Best Time to Visit Italy:

Spring, Summer, Fall

Transportation Guides To Help You Ease Your Way Into Traveling Around Italy

Venice

Venice is only a little over 45 minutes away from me. I go to Venice often and love the quiet nooks and crannies of the city. I am constantly working on blog posts to add here, so what you see is a small bit for now. Check back often as I write more every week.

Vicenza

Vicenza is only 45 minutes away from Verona, a little under an hour from Venice, and not too far from Padova. I have loved living here with every fiber of my being. This has been one of the best places to live, and my blog posts for Vicenza are growing rapidly. If you’re getting stationed here in Vicenza, I hope my guides help you out.

Bassano Del Grappa

Bassano Del Grappa is a historic city nestled in the Venetian pre-alps. It’s known for its grappa production and of course, historic ties to Hemingway and the Alpini. It’s one of my favorite cities in the Veneto region.

Poli Grappa in Bassano del Grappa: Inside One of Italy’s Most Historic Distilleries

Verona

Dolomites

Boats lined up in lago di bries with a mountain backdrop

One of my favorite places in the world is the Dolomites. The Dolomites are just a few hours north of me, and I go to the Dolomites often. I have seen the Dolomites in every kind of season imaginable, with Fall in the Dolomites being my favorite. I even talk about things to do in the Dolomites in the wintertime if you don’t ski (that’s me!)

I’ve made reservations at rifugios and taught others how to do it, and stayed in Rifugios on the Alta Via 1 and 2. I did one of the best fall hikes in the Dolomites. When I first moved to Italy, I was writing tons of guides on the Dolomites, but I have kind of tapered off because tourism in the Dolomites is hitting the area hard. With sites like Seceda, Lago di Sorapis, Lago Carezza, Lago Di Braies, and Cadini di Misurina being loved to death. Trying to practice responsible tourism and blogging here.

It’s also tough competing with all the noise out there. Google loves sensational headlines and people who have no business writing guides to some of these places. I also don’t get invited to press trips in the Dolomites, and haven’t had a hosted hotel stay in the Dolomites so any information you find here is purely my own opinion

Lago Di Garda

Woman staring at the Sirmione castle in Lake Garda with the sunset behind the castle

Lago di Garda is to the east of Vicenza, and I have been there more times than I can count! I’ll be adding more Lago di Garda Blog posts as time goes on. There’s a lot to cover here!

Exploring Rango’s Christmas Market Near Lake Garda

Asiago

A close-up of a wheel of aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese resting on a wooden shelf, showing its textured rind imprinted with certification markings and the words "PRODOTTO DELLA" and "ORIGINE." The yellow rind is dry and slightly cracked, highlighting the cheese’s authenticity and aging process.

I am sure you have heard of Asiago Cheese. Did you know there is a whole area named after it? That’s right, Asiago is a beautiful mountainous plain just north of Venice, Vicenza and Verona. It’s one of the most historic areas with WWI forts and trenches and some of the hardest battles were fought here. Asiago has some of the best hiking too!

Inside Asiago’s Caseificio Pennar: The Craft Behind Italy’s Iconic Cheese

How to get to Aquila Vaia: Guide to Marco Martalar’s Eagle

Prosecco Hills: Valdobbiadene

Rolling vineyards that are green with a white roade going through it in the Prosecco Hills of Italy

Just a quick day trip from Venice, Vicenza, and Verona lies the hills of Valdobbiadene, or the Prosecco Hills. This makes for a perfect experience to understand prosecco making in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Daytrip from Venice: An Afternoon in the Prosecco Hills by eBike

Soave

Soave happens to be one of the most beautiful areas just outside of Verona. This small historical town is one of my favorites to take friends and family to.

Daytrip to Soave, Italy: Wine Tasting, Castle Views and Slow Travel Guide

Puglia or Apulia

A traditional masseria in Puglia is lit up with lights against the night sky — The sunset behind the Masseria

Apulia is one of my favorite regions in Italy. It lies on the southern end of Italy on the eastern coast and feels like a lesser-known space where not many people travel to. My favorite season for this region is September, when it’s not as busy and it’s lighter weather.

La Caseddha Rural Experience: An Unforgettable Pasta Class in Puglia