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Where To Stay In Parma Italy

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Are you visiting Parma, Italy, and wondering where to stay? Parma is very near where Rick and I live, in Modena, and we find it to be a beautiful city with plenty to offer visitors. If you’re planning a trip to Italy, it’s likely that Parma isn’t on your initial shortlist, unlike Venice or Rome, … Read more

How To Get A Personal Tour Of Florence?

Concrete House in florence italy

Are you considering traveling to Florence, Italy, soon and wonder what to see and do? We created this article to help show you how a personal tour guide can bring you all the best places to visit in Florence. They’ll also provide you with historical information about the city. But which one do you choose? … Read more

Looking For A Tuscan Cooking Tour? Here’s Our Top 7

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Are you passionate about Italian cuisine, if so, taking a cooking trip to Tuscany can be a perfect way to indulge in your culinary curiosity. Tuscany is not just the location of Florence and the birthplace of the Renaissance; it is also a culinary powerhouse. In fact, there are nearly 200 restaurants in Tuscany, some … Read more

Best Restaurants on the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Sorrento, Capri, and more)

Rick eating in Amalfi

As you may know, Italians don’t just eat to live—they live to eat. And nowhere is this zest for beautiful views and pleasures more evident than along the sun-kissed Amalfi Coast. Think fresh-caught lobsters, squids, fish, and other seafood drizzled with local olive oil to make the best seafood pasta you’ve ever tasted, lemons from the world-renowned … Read more

Start Your Food Tour With The Best Street Food in Rome

roman pizza al taglio

Planning a trip to Rome, the Eternal City? Italy’s capital has plenty to offer for tourists if you know where to look for them. Of course, there’s the magnificent architecture, the grand old churches, the well-preserved ruins from the days of ancient Rome, the sculptures, the art — and, of course, the food. Many people … Read more

Lake Orta: The Best Things to See and Do

Lake Orta

Are you planning on visiting Lake Orta, and wondering what to see and do? The world-famous lake, also known as Lago di Orta in Italian, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Northern Italy, along with Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, and Lake Garda.  Located in the Piedmont Region, this picturesque lake is a bit … Read more

Test Drive a Ferrari in Italy for Under $100

Rick about to drive a Ferrari 458 in Maranello

Are you planning an Italian dream vacation, and suddenly, you think about test driving a Ferrari in Italy (and inexpensively)? If so, you wouldn’t be the first or the last. Driving a Ferrari has always been a dream of mine – well, that and the Lamborghini Countach in the photo I had hanging on my … Read more

What to See and Do in Venice, Italy?

Piazza San Marco, Venice

Are you planning to visit Venice, Italy, and wondering what is there to see and do? Venice, the capital of the Italian region of Veneto, is a wonderful city that attracts countless visitors worldwide. The city is located in Northern Italy, is iconic for its canals, and had 96 million tourists in 2019. We recommend … Read more