There is no shortage of beautiful places in Italy. Scroll down for a collection of destination guides for the best places to visit in Italy including Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Rome, Capri and more!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT ITALY
14 Things You Should Know Before You Travel to Italy
Visiting Italy for the first time? Here are some tips you must know! If you were to ask me what country I could picture myself moving to one day, it would have to be Italy. The food, the people, the…
30 Wanderlust-Inducing Travel Photos of Florence in Italy That Will Make You Want to Visit ASAP
I’m sure you saw this coming. How could I possibly not be dying to visit the place I was named after? I loved what (little) I saw of Italy, and I can’t wait to go back. Every photo I’ve seen of Florence…
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Rome in Italy
“All Roads Lead to Rome.” And so they should! The term stems from the fact that Rome was the epicenter of major roads during the peak of the Roman Empire. Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited, and the…
Packing List for the Amalfi Coast: My Italian Summer Travel Essentials
Looking for an Amalfi Coast packing list? Read on for what you can’t forget to pack in your suitcase for your Amalfi Coast adventure! It feels like forever ago since I was last in Italy, and I already can’t wait…
ITALY DESTINATION GUIDES
A Roman Holiday: 5 Unmissable Places to See in Rome in 48 Hours
Don’t miss these 5 landmarks in the Eternal City, especially if it is your first time in Rome! Rome is a wonderful destination and a place everyone should visit at least once, if only to see all the monuments and landmarks frozen in…
Visit Orvieto in Italy: The Perfect Day Trip If You Want to Avoid Rome’s Tourist Crowds
Looking for an incredible, easy-to-reach day trip from Rome? This town in Umbria is it! Read on for the best things to do in Orvieto. From the incredible Trevi fountain to the unmissable Coliseum, Rome brings you back to an…
Beyond Rome: A Travel Guide to Sorrento in Italy
Wondering what to do in Sorrento? Experience “La Dolce Vita” in southern Italy and read on for the best things to do in Sorrento, Italy! When most people think of Italy, chances are that Rome, Venice, the Leaning Tower of…
How to Plan a Day Trip to Capri in Italy
Wondering what to do in Capri? Read on for my guide to planning a trip to the world-famous island of Capri! Capri is one of those places you hear about a lot and for some reason, I had never imagined that…
A Day Trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius From Naples or Sorrento
Pompeii is one of the most important archaeological sites and tourist attractions in Italy, and today it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status as a result of the state of their preservation and the “complete and vivid picture of society…
4 Days in Venice: An Extended Venice Itinerary That Will Take You Away from the Crowds
Visiting Venice for the first time? Here is a 4 day Venice itinerary that covers the essential places to visit as well as lesser-known attractions. Read on! I visited Venice for the first time in 2016, and to be entirely…
6 Places You Must Visit If You Only Have 2 Days in Venice, Italy
Short on time and only have 48 hours in Venice? Read on for the top things to do and see in the floating city! If you thought that Rome was overrun by tourists, wait until you visit Venice. After visiting…
20 Travel Photos That Prove Burano Is the Most Colourful Place in the World
Burano, located in the Italian region of Veneto, is famous for rows upon rows of brightly multicoloured houses that line its canals and streets. The popular and romanticized story behind the rainbow spread of houses is that the neon colours…
Verona in One Day: A Travel Guide From a Non-Romantic
Because there’s more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet! Read on for what to do on your day trip from Venice to Verona. I’m not known for being an extremely sentimental person, there’s even a running joke about how I received…
The Practical Travel Guide to the Amalfi Coast in Italy
Everything you need to know to help plan your perfect Amalfi Coast itinerary! The Amalfi Coast is hands down one of the most picturesque places in the world, and one place that I am certain that we will keep returning…
How to Plan Your Visit to the Duomo Complex in Florence, Italy
Planning on climbing the Duomo in Florence? Read on for a step-by-step guide! I finally had the chance to cross off one of my bucket list destinations: Florence in Italy! It was about bloody time, seeing as it is my…
8 Places to Visit for the Best Views in Florence in Italy
Looking for the best views of Florence? Take in this beautiful Italian city from above! I still dream about the red terracotta roof tiles across the Florence skyline, and while my last trip to Florence was only a few weeks…
Explore the Piazza del Duomo and Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
A step-by-step guide to making the most of your time exploring the monuments within Piazza del Duomo, AKA the Square of Miracles or Piazza dei Miracoli, in Pisa, Italy. The star of the show at the Piazza del Duomo in…
1 Day in Siena: Explore the Historic Tuscan City On Foot
Visit the incredible UNESCO-listed city in Tuscany, Italy – read on for an easy one day Siena itinerary! Siena is a stunning city in the heart of Tuscany that has preserved its medieval charm and architecture. Though many return visitors…
A Taste of Tuscany: Self-Drive Itinerary for a Day Trip from Florence to Chianti and Val d’Orcia
Looking for a fun day trip from Florence? Immerse yourself in the dreamy Tuscan landscape surrounding Val d’Orcia and Chianti! If you are a regular Yoga, Wine & Travel reader then you’ll know that I can occasionally get carried away…
The Practical Guide to Cinque Terre in Italy: What You Need to Know
Your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Cinque Terre, where to stay and where to eat! Cinque Terre, much like its “counterpart” in the south of Italy, the Amalfi Coast, is high up on many travelers’ bucket lists…
Visit the Italian Riviera: How to Plan a Day Trip to Portovenere from Cinque Terre
Explore this beautiful, underrated port town in the region of Liguria. Portovenere (or Porto Venere) is often overshadowed by its neighboring towns along the Ligurian coast of Italy, but is an amazing destination in its own right (and a whole…
Visit the Italian Riviera: How to Plan a Day Trip from Cinque Terre to Portofino
Check out this picture perfect port city, just a few towns over from Monterosso! Read on for the best things to do in Portofino. Bellissima Portofino! Portofino is a place in Italy made famous by its picture perfect port, colourful…
2 Days in Milan: Explore Italy’s Stylish Fashion Capital in 48 Hours
“Milan is boring.” “Don’t bother going to Milan.” “It’s like any other big city.” That’s what people told me before our trip back to Italy. Somehow, we had never made it over to Milan in Lombardy, and it was high…
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Where to Stay in Italy: The Best Boutique Hotels in Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast and Beyond
Read on for incredible Italy accommodation options – nearly 20 awesome hotels in Italy tried and tested by yours truly! There’s something about Italy that keeps beckoning and calling me back, year after year. Ideally, I’d like to be in…