Travel Tips in Italy
Piazzale Michelangelo Guide: Sunset & Photo Tips
A practical Piazzale Michelangelo guide with sunset timing, taxi vs walking tips, photoshoot notes, and how to fit the viewpoint into a Florence itinerary.
What to Eat in Florence: Pasta, Panini & Gelato
A Florence food guide with All'Antico Vinaio, Pino's Sandwiches, Osteria Pastella, Babae wine window, Vivoli, La Carraia, and honest notes on what I would skip.
9 Venice Travel Tips for a First Trip: What I Wish I Knew
Nine Venice travel tips for first-timers, including where to stay, what to book ahead, vaporetto tickets, food tours, gondolas, and island trips.
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens: Florence Guide
A practical Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens guide with ticket tips, what to see, and how to fit the Oltrarno into a 2-day Florence itinerary.
Rome Travel Tips I Wish I Knew Before Going
First-time Rome travel tips for booking the Colosseum and Vatican, avoiding crowd mistakes, grouping neighborhoods, walking smart, and choosing when tours are worth it.
Rome Colosseum Tickets: Which One Should You Book?
A practical guide to Rome Colosseum ticket types, including arena floor, underground, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, guided tours, and what I would book for a first visit.
Best Things to Do in Rome: What to Book, See, and Skip
The best things to do in Rome for a first trip, from the Colosseum and Vatican Museums to free views, piazzas, food stops, and unique activities.
2 Days in Florence Itinerary: First-Timer Route
A practical 2-day Florence itinerary with the Duomo, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, panini, gelato, and wine windows.
Best Things to Do in Florence: My Top Picks
The best things to do in Florence for a first trip, from the Duomo, Pitti Palace, and Piazzale Michelangelo to panini, gelato, and wine windows.
Free Things to Do in Rome for a First Trip
The best free things to do in Rome for first-time visitors, including Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Square, and Altar of the Fatherland.
Best Things to Do in Venice: My Top Picks
The best things to do in Venice for a first trip, from St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge to cicchetti, viewpoints, quirky bookstores, and unique experiences.
Florence Duomo Guide: Cathedral, Dome & Bell Tower
A first-timer Florence Duomo guide with what to book ahead, how to fit the Cathedral complex into a Florence itinerary, and practical timing tips.
2 Days in Venice Itinerary: How I Would Plan a First Trip
A realistic 2 days in Venice itinerary with St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, cicchetti, gelato, viewpoints, restaurants, and what to book ahead.
Unique Things to Do in Rome Beyond the Classics
Unique things to do in Rome after the classics, including golf cart tours, Appian Way e-bikes, catacombs, Borghese Gallery, food experiences, and day trips.
What to Eat in Venice: Food Stops I Would Go Back For
A Venice food guide with cicchetti, seafood pasta, Suso gelato, I Tre Mercanti tiramisu, La Piazza, and honest notes on what I would skip.
Vatican Museums Tips: What to Know Before Visiting
Essential Vatican Museums tips for a first Rome trip, including when to book, how long to spend, skip-the-line caveats, and St. Peter's Square timing.
