Category: Europe
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Florence Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors (A Complete Guide)
Is Florence Worth Visiting? Yes! Florence is a fascinating city in the heart of Tuscany that has a personality all its own. I’d highly recommend carving at least a few days into your Italy trip to explore this lovely city. Florence travel guide Best Time to Visit Florence We visited Florence in October and honestly…
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Rome Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors (A Complete Guide)
Is Rome Worth Visiting? Absolutely! Rome is the first city I visited in Italy several years ago and I immediately fell in love with both Rome and Italy as a whole. Rome has some of Italy’s most iconic structures and are absolutely worth exploring. Rome travel guide Best Time to Visit Rome We traveled to…
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Italy Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors: 8 Lessons We Learned on Our Trip
Before our first trip to Italy, I spent so much time researching itineraries, tips & tricks, restaurants, and activities. While much of this set us up very well for our trip, there were a few things that could only be learned through the course of our travels. Italy travel tips The tips I have compiled…
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Amalfi Coast Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors (A Complete Guide)
As we sat in the back of our taxi as we approached the Amalfi Coast, we were immediately captivated by the beauty of the coast. With steep cliffs to our right and the crashing of the waves to our left, we were thoroughly stunned by how all the pictures we had seen matched yet still…
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How to Get Around the Amalfi Coast: A Practical Guide for First-Time Visitors
The Reality of Getting Around the Amalfi Coast My husband and I began our trip in Italy on the Amalfi Coast, which was every bit as beautiful as you can imagine. That said, there were some harsh realities about how to get around the Amalfi Coast that I truly did not understand until we lived…
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What Coffee Culture in Italy Reveals About Everyday Life
My First Impressions of Coffee Culture in Italy My husband and I strolled along the winding canals of Venice in the early morning looking for a cup of coffee and a pastry to start our day. We stumbled upon a local coffee shop and decided to go in. When we opened the door, the smell…
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Packing for Italy in October: What to Wear & What You Actually Need
Italy in October is such a dream. From the lovely weather to the scenic vistas, October is an amazing time to visit Italy. We loved our trip to Italy in October and packing for weather variability and being prepared for long walking days meant it was crucial to pack right. There are a few things…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Eating in Rome: Food Culture, Etiquette & What to Expect
The best part about traveling to Italy is the slow walk down the cobblestone streets soaking in the architecture then stumbling upon a quaint little restaurant where the smell of pizza and pasta wafts through the air. This experience is my favorite when traveling to Europe, particularly Italy. Eating in Rome is an art so…
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How to Use Trains in Italy: A Practical Guide for First-Timers
Train travel can sound very overwhelming – particularly if you have never done it before. Trying to process everything in a new language combined with the unfamiliarity with using the trains in Italy can seem daunting. That being said, I promise it is not as scary as it seems. In fact, one of my favorite…
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Best Time to Visit Italy: Why October is Perfect
Is October the Best Time to Visit Italy? Italy is a magical destination at any time of year. However, October offers a special balance of cooler weather, beautiful landscapes, and lower costs. “When is the best time to visit Italy?” is a tough question because each season offers its own pros and cons. However, after…