Why the Wonderful Oltrarno Is the Best Neighborhood in Florence The Oltrarno is one of the neighborhoods of Florence Italy. This neighborhood sits across the River Arno from the historic center where most of the sites are. But I would argue that the Oltrarno is the best neighborhood in Florence — for a short stay…
Tips for Visiting the Beautiful and Impressive Milan Duomo Italy The Milan Duomo, the Cathedral, is THE site in this northern Italian city. And I think it’s well worth visiting. Now, I’m not necessarily a fan of Milan. It doesn’t have the ambience of Florence or Rome or Venice. But Milan may be worth a…
Why I Love Walking to the Gorgeous Gran Fanes Italy Gran Fanes is one of my favorite trails in Italy. Actually it is one of my favorite trails anywhere. Period. Mostly because of where it ends — in the stunning Gran Fanes. This valley just makes me smile. So I want to share this hike…
Umbria • Italy Often overlooked by its more famous neighbor, the region of Umbria in Italy has a lot of the same treats as Tuscany. But with fewer crowds. Small towns with cobblestoned lanes. Rolling green hills dotted with vineyards. Delicious food and world class wine. Gorgeous churches with incredible art and architecture. Plus Umbria…
A Quick Review of the Awesome Accommodations in Italy I Stayed in 2023 As I traveled around in summer 2023, I was fortunate to stay in some amazing accommodations in Italy — a couple that I had stayed in before plus some new places. While I’m not super picky about where I stay, I do…
Canazei • Italy Canazei is a fabulous town in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Specifically, it’s in the Trentino province. What makes Canazei so wonderful is its location near so many amazing Dolomite peaks and in the beautiful Val di Fassa. There are so many things to do in and around this town…
