Practical Aspects of Life in Venice

When traveling to a tourist destination as popular as Venice most visitors never consider some of the practical aspects of what it’s like to live there. Although the shop owners, tour guides, and restaurateurs greet each vacationer with a smile, … Continued

Solo Travel – Yes or No

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know that I started it when planning my three-month solo trip to Italy fifteen years ago. Since then I have traveled solo and with others, friends, family, tour groups, and even a … Continued

Is There a Solution to Overcrowding and Mass Tourism in Italy?

Each day it seems there are more stories in the news about the mass tourism and overcrowding, especially in Italy. This isn’t a new problem, and several places like Venice, Rome, Florence, Capri, and the Cinque Terre have already initiated … Continued

A Cool Mode of Transportation in Venice

When you think of transportation in Venice the first thing that comes to mind is a water taxi, gondola, vaporetto, or some other form of water transportation. But yet, a bridge connects the mainland to the island of Venice. Trains … Continued

Discover a Hidden Gem in Rome

Rome is full of surprises, and each time I visit, I usually discover something new. Three years ago, when on a Vespa tour in Rome with my 18-year-old twin granddaughters, my driver and tour guide Alexander, took us into the … Continued

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