Ah, Tuscany. People sigh when they talk about this famous bucket list region of Italy – so much so that you can almost hear a sigh when you read the word. But what is it, exactly, that makes this Italian region so popular on everyone’s bucket list? Table of Contents Assuming you think of Italy’s …
What I’m about to do here is foolish by any measure, I’ll admit that right up front. See, my task on this particular page is to tell you about the history of Italy in about 500 words. Yes, I think I’m going to go over that mark – especially if I keep using up words …
Others could dispute this, however I happen to believe that the Italian Republic is the top food-capital of the globe. Italians, I think, would agree wholeheartedly with this. And really, if you agree or don’t, does not alter the reality that hoards of individuals annually visit Italy to satiate a hunger for something beyond Renaissance …
When people think of visiting Italy, the first question is usually, what cities will I visit? There are so many worth stopping in, and many of them could eat up weeks of time, so prioritizing your “must-see” bucket list is imperative. Here are just a few of the cities and regions most people visit in …
As you might imagine, there are themes that come up repeatedly with bucket list questions I get via email, and on the topbucketlistadventures.com page, and as comments on various posts on the site itself. The most common theme, bar none, is this: “can you help me with my Italy itinerary?” The post with the most …
NOTE TO READERS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS: If you’d like to simply be pointed in the right direction but craft your own Italy bucket list itinerary, then I recommend looking at my article about how to create the perfect Italy bucket list itinerary – it’s precisely what I do when I’m making my own itineraries, …
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This collection of what seem like cobbled-together villages stuck like so many barnacles to the Ligurian cliffs is a must-see stop for many visitors to Italy – especially anyone who’s ever heard of Rick Steves. Steves has talked about the Cinque Terre for years, and some credit (or blame, depending on who you’re talking to) …
No matter how crowded the tiny villages of the Cinque Terre are getting these days, they remain intensely beautiful, almost impossibly charming, and reasonably accessible to visitors – all of which means they’ll continue to be popular on most peoples’ bucket lists when they come to Italy. Among the biggest reasons why people visit the …
While some people may be content to stick to Italy’s extensive rail network to get around the country, using Italian buses when the train isn’t an option, others prefer the independence that having their own car provides. Renting a car in Italy is a particularly good idea if you’re planning the kind of vacation where …
FIRENZE, the Italian name for the amazing city of Florence, is one of the Italian cities I love! Not because it’s so famous, not only because it holds a limitless cultural heritage but simply because I love walking around its streets, squares, hidden alleys and along the river Arno. Each time I visit Florence, I …
When most people think of visiting Italy for their bucket list, their first “must-see” destinations are what I call Italy’s “Holy Trinity” – Rome, Venice, and Florence. Of those three cities, Rome and Venice require the most preparation (in my opinion) in order to get the most out of them. Florence, by comparison, is easy. …
One of my favorite things about visiting Italy, without a doubt, is the gelato. I like ice cream in all its forms, but the Italians have done something magical with their version. I routinely encourage people traveling to Italy to eat at least two scoops of gelato every day, but I should caution you that …
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve studied my vocabulary list of Italian gelato flavors and you’ve taken notes on my tips to finding good gelato in Italy. Now comes the best part – actually trying the gelato. But believe it or not, you’ve got a little learning left to do for this part, too, so …
Y’know what I love? Gelato. I love eating it, making it, writing about it… It’s an inexpensive culinary souvenir, an edible piece of Italian culture, and supremely refreshing during Italy’s notoriously hot summers. Here are a few things you should know about Italian gelato, whether you’re planning to eat it in Italy or you’ve got …
After a decade of Hawaii being at the top of the bucket list honeymoon destination list, Italy has stolen the top spot. That’s right, folks – for the first time, Italy is the world’s number one bucket list honeymoon destination. Italy was named the No. 1 honeymoon destination in Modern Bride magazine’s annual “World’s Best …
The next time travel-loving friends of yours gets engaged, try this little experiment – ask the female half of the couple what she’d think of having the wedding in Italy. If she doesn’t swoon, she doesn’t really love to travel. Because having a bucket list destination wedding in Italy is a dream come true for …