Italy in the Rain
It’s not always sunny in Italy. We asked our local staff in Rome and Venice for some suggestions for things to do when it rains in Italy’s top 3 destinations: Rome, Florence & Venice
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Articles about the land of the dolce vita, by our editorial staff and our in-country team of locals. Get some inspiration for your next trip and pick up some useful Italy travel tips too.
Florentine Vistas: Florence’s Best Views
Florence is an undeniably scenic city, but the best way to get oriented is to find a good view. We asked local staff and guides for some favorite vistas. Below you’ll find a variety of places for photos and plotting, from rooftop bars to historic towers and gardens. SE·STO on … Read More
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part II, Everywhere Else!)
From renaissance villas to isolated islands to a lake accessible by cablecar and a park home to some of the largest statues and monasteries in Europe, we can help you find some of the most scenic and memorable picnic spots, from Rome to Tallinn to Tbilisi. We asked out local … Read More
Rome and Venice for Kids
Legendary for their history, beauty, and sheer variety, Rome and Venice are our most visited Italian destinations. Fortunately, these cities are more than just museums and churches. We asked our staff in both cities, Giorgia in Rome and Elisa in Venice, for their favorite recommendations for guests with kids. Going … Read More
Traditional Italian Food Dos and Don’ts
Italy is a land of tremendous variety, from dialects to architecture to hand gestures, and nowhere is this diversity more clear than in the country’s food and culinary traditions. Italy may be ancient, but the country is quite young, having only unified in 1861 (sans Rome, which forcibly joined in … Read More
The Best Spa Towns in Central and Eastern Europe
Some very relaxing news for visitors to Central and Eastern Europe: a new international project has united the best spa towns in Central and Eastern Europe in an effort to earn UNESCO recognition. The Great Spas of Europe project is the result of eight years of collaboration between the Czech … Read More
Things to Do in Puglia: History, Relaxation, and Really Good Food
Oh, Italy. It’s hard to decide which city and region to love best. Regal Rome? Vivacious Venice? Luscious Naples? There’s something wonderful about each of them. But Puglia is in a class by itself. Some call it “the real Italy.” There are plenty of things to do in Puglia and … Read More
Your Reading List for Venice
This week we continue our books for travel blog series with the legendary city of Venice! One of the highlights of Italy, Venice is a place with unmistakeable romantic charm. It’s a truly unique destination unlike any other. There are more than 100 islands in the Venetian lagoon that make … Read More
Your Reading List for Rome
American writer Anatole Broyard said that Rome was “A poem pressed into service as a city.” When you visit Rome you’ll know exactly what he meant. But in fact you don’t have to visit Rome to get a feel for the magic of The Eternal City. And we might add that … Read More
Visiting Trieste: A City Combining Cultures
Trieste is a city like no other. A true mix of cultures, Trieste exudes Italian, Austrian and Slovenian influences. That’s what makes visiting Trieste so special: you can experience different cuisines, architectures and cultures all on one holiday in a single destination. This has always been a city in-between. Let’s take … Read More