We recently took an ambitious trip where the travel itself was intended to be part of the fun- going from Rome to Bratislava by air; Bratislava to Vienna by ferry; and then Vienna to Venice by night train. It was my first experience with a night train (I have avoided them until now, and I’m […]
Category Archives: Italy
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve ever wandered through Venice, stopping only to admire the light on the canals and the tiny shops that still hold on between the souvenir stands, then you have also probably also paused to order a spritz. Unless you specifically asked for it, chances are they didn’t automatically hand you a neon-orange Aperol bomb. […]
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Jul
Jul
If you wander through an Italian city or village, you might spot the occasional bow tied outside an apartment door. This ‘Fiocco Nascita’ is a birth announcement – letting the world outside know that a new little person has arrived. A birth ribbon tends to be pink or blue to indicate the arrival of a […]
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Jan
Jan
Many people confuse Sorrento with the Amalfi Coast because they are neighboring areas. However, Sorrento, which sits on its own peninsula a bit to the north of the coast, is unique – particularly when it comes to its landscape and geology. The town sits high on a cliff edge and is renowned for its sea […]
Italy, Practical Information
Yes, Americans Need a “Visa” to Travel to Italy in 2025 – How to get it
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Oct
Oct
Updated 21 March 2024. Starting in 2025, US citizens will need a (kind of) visa to visit Italy. Before anyone freaks out, the new rule is actually more of a visa waiver program than a visa requirement and will be known as European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS. I am American and I […]
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Oct
Oct
Italy is a lot of things depending on the day. It can be beautiful or chaotic, rural or high fashion, Alps or beaches. It is a country full of postcard perfect villages and amazing culinary traditions. But funny? That is not the first word that comes to mind when I think of Italia. The country […]
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May
May
Italy is probably more often associated with wine, but there is also a long history of liqueurs (often bitter to help with digestion). As a result, there are fantastic combinations of bitters, sparkling wines, seasonal fruits, fresh herbs, to create mixers and garnishes for classic cocktails. While young Italians certainly go out for a night […]
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May
May
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy is iconic. It is the place to stop for a major instagram moment, but the historic structure has a storied past that includes films, untimely deaths, and hidden symbolism. Before you visit the glassed arcade, here are some of the coolest facts about this remarkable building: Age […]