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All my Italy options in one place!
I also offer more cities or regions - these are the specific guides that you can buy immediately.
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Overwhelmed by options? Here are all my Italy boards - free and paid - organized by region of Italy.
First up: my dream hotel bucket list! If you're not attached to an area yet but want some visual inspiration, start here.Â
Veneto
How you may know it: Venice, Dolomites, VeronaÂ
Formerly a wealthy empire all its own, Veneto has some of the best of Italy. From the classics like Venice to off-the-beaten-path gems like Bassano del Grappa, you'll love Veneto. Don't forget that Prosecco comes from here too!
Since I live close to Venice, I put all my Venice guides in one place:Â
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to visit the outer Venetian island of Murano, home of Venetian glass!
I also offer a combined Burano & Murano day trip guide if you’d rather see both in one day! Search “Murano + Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 glass shops of varying price points and styles
- 2 restaurant suggestions and a gelato stop
- detailed instructions on how to get to Murano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
Art • People & Culture • Boutique • Shopping • Foodie
$8.00
This guide has everything you need for an easy day trip to Burano, home to brightly colored houses and handmade lace!
I also offer a combined Burano & Murano day trip guide if you’d rather a guide to both! Search “Murano and Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 7 lace shops of varying price points and styles, plus two restaurant suggestions and a gelato stop
- detailed instructions on how to get to Burano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
Art • Boutique • Foodie • History • People & Culture
$9.00
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to visit Burano and Murano, home to brightly colored houses, handmade lace, and Venetian glass!
I also offer separate Burano & Murano day trip guides if you’d rather focus on one or the other! Search “Murano” or “Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 7 lace shops and 5 glass shops of varying price points and styles
- 4 restaurant suggestions and 2 gelato stops
- detailed instructions on how to get to Burano & Murano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
People & Culture • Shopping • Foodie • Art • Boutique
$16.00
Visiting Prosecco Road, where all prosecco is made, is so much fun! It's easily reachable from Venice, Verona, Aviano AB, and more. This guide focuses on smaller producers, with one bigger thrown in for comparison, and has everything you need to put together the perfect day out in Prosecco Road!
In this guide, you'll get:
- an overview of the area
- transportation tips
- 4 of my favorite vineyards
- 3 lunch options
- whether you need to pre book at each vineyard
Relaxation • Wine • Foodie • Romantic
$8.00
Visiting Prosecco Road, where all prosecco is made, is so much fun! It's easily reachable from Venice, Verona, Aviano AB, and more. This guide focuses on smaller producers, with one bigger thrown in for comparison, and has everything you need to put together the perfect day out in Prosecco Road!
In this guide, you'll get:
- an overview of the area
- transportation tips
- whether you need to pre book at each vineyard
- 11 of my favorite vineyards
- 6 restaurants
- 4 hotels & agriturismi
- a bonus non-prosecco spot worth visiting
Wine • Romantic • Foodie • Relaxation
$15.00
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the best towns to use as your base for exploring the Dolomites! Known as a playground for the wealthy, there’s plenty to do in the town that won’t break the bank too.
I’ve included several restaurants that won’t break the bank as well as a few worth a splurge.
There’s a ton of great hiking and skiing around Cortina, including some without needing a car. This guide is more focused on hiking- I don't include ski runs here.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 of the major hiking areas or views, along with advice on how to get there
- 7 restaurants at varying price points, along with a breakfast spot
- 2 shops you’ll want to see
- 1 3-star hotel
Adventure • Mountain • Nature • Shopping • Foodie
$11.00
Everything you need to know for a few days in Verona!
This list is great for a day trip or a two days in the city.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking, as well as if they're must-see or worth skipping
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- suggestions on local Veronese dishes and wine
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 2 cafes & 4 bars
- 2 accomodation suggestions - one great hotel in the city center, and one great Airbnb with plenty of street parking nearby
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie • Romantic • Wine
$15.00
Veronese food is one of a kind! Here’s everything you need to eat well in Verona, Italy.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- suggestions on local Veronese dishes and wine
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 2 cafes & 4 bars
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Verona Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture • Wine • Romantic
$8.00
Friuli Venezia Giulia
How you may know it: Trieste, Aviano, Dolomites
An underrated region in northeast east Italy, and my current home! Known for its Austrian and Slovenian influences.
Tucked into the far northeast of Italy, Trieste is one of those underrated Italian cities that's not on the major tourism path but has so much to offer!
This guide has everything you need for a weekend in Trieste, including priorities if you only have a day.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the best way to get to Trieste, by car or train
- 9 free sights and spots
- 4 paid entry castles & museums
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 4 great bars or spots for an apertivo
- 2 gelato shops
- 4 accommodation options at varying price points
- 6 easy day trip options from Trieste
Architecture • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$17.00
Planning a trip to Trieste and need some help eating well while you’re there? This guide is for you!
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Trieste Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major categories of food to try in Trieste and my favorite spots for each
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 8 restaurants at varying price points
- 4 great bars or spots for an apertivo
- 2 gelato shops
- 4 accommodation options at varying price points
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Romantic
$11.00
Udine is a midsized city in Friuli Venezia Giulia and makes for a great day trip from Venice! It’s a great place to see classic Friulian architecture & food with some of the best-preserved Venetian design outside Venice!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 7 free sights and spots
- 3 museums, including which to prioritize based on time and interest
- 3 restaurants (budget-friendly and splurge), 1 cafe, and 1 apertivo bar
Foodie • Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture
$7.00
Friuli Venezia Giulia has a fabulous wine culture if you make it out here to experience it! Here's my vineyard bucket list.
**This is a rough draft guide, meaning I've done the research and recommend all these spots but haven't fleshed out the details or explanations. Get it now, because the price will go up when I polish it up!
Wine • Relaxation • Foodie • People & Culture
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Looking for some day trip ideas this summer around Aviano Air Base in northern Italy? This list has everything you need for no-fail day trips!
Adventure • Architecture • Art • Foodie • History • Nature • Slow Travel • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation • Road Trip
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After living in the area for more than 4 years, I've tried every day trip I can get my hands on. This list has all my favorite destinations: more than 40 ideas for day trips around Aviano AB!
They're organized into easy by car, by train (from Sacile or Pordenone), super close by, and further away.
Remember that this list is always growing, so if you purchase it, you get lifetime access to my new finds!
Several of them include links to more in-depth guides to that location, featuring restaurants, museums, sights, or beaches nearby - the things you'd want to prioritize on a day trip.
WHY THIS INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION?
Because this way, you have options!
Did you take a day trip out somewhere, but you want to keep exploring? The interactive map makes it easy to find something else nearby!
You can also treat it like a bucket list of sorts, and you'll never be without an idea for your next day off!
$10.00
Liguria
How you may know it: Cinque Terre, Genoa, and the Italian Riviera
Beautiful water, gorgeous coastal towns, and great hiking. Eat pesto, foccacia, and as much seafood as you can!
Need help planning a trip to Cinque Terre but don’t know where to start? I’ve included everything you need to plan a 4-5 day trip!
This guide focuses on restaurants for 3 of the towns - Monterosso Al Mare, Corniglia, and Manarola.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 9 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafe & bars, and 2 gelaterias
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Foodie • Beach • Nature • People & Culture
$30.00
Want to base your Cinque Terre time in Monterosso al Mare? It’s my favorite place to base your trip - close to the best beaches, big enough to have tons of food, and plenty of great hiking!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 8 places to eat at varying price points
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cinque Terre Master Guide, so if you want tips for seeing all of Cinque Terre, that's your best bet!
Adventure • Foodie • People & Culture • Beach • Nature
$12.00
Corniglia is the smallest town of the Cinque Terre, making it the least crowded! Because it’s higher above the water, day trippers don’t make it there quite as much.
It’s magical in the evenings, making it a great place to stay if you’re willing to walk!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 6 places to eat at varying price points
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Nature • Foodie • People & Culture • Beach
$12.00
Emilia Romagna
How you may know it: Bologna, Modena, Parma
In a country of good food, Emilia Romagna reigns as the foodie capital of Italy! It’s the home of parmigiano-reggiano, tortellini, lasagna and more!
Bologna and the surrounding region of Emilia Romagna is widely considered the food capital of Italy! It’s home to many of our most beloved Italian meals, like lasagna and tortellini.
This guide is perfect for a weekend in Bologna!
You don't need a car to use this guide - I've
included how to get around when you need.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights withnotes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 6 restaurants at varying price points, a unique bar, 2 gelaterias, and 2 hotels
Architecture • Foodie • History • People & Culture
$15.00
Bologna is smack in the middle of Italian foodie heaven, so you know you've got to get your meals right when you visit! These are some of my favorite spots in the city for a good meal.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 20+ suggestions in categories of: restaurants, breakfast & bakeries, bars, & gelato shops
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Bologna Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture
$10.00
Everything you need to eat well in Modena! Emilia Romagna is the foodie region of a foodie country, and Modena is my favorite city as a home base. The town is packed with great meals whether you want nonna's cooking or fine dining!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 5 classic & 3 once-in-a-lifetime restaurants
- 3 coffee and apertivo spots and 2 gelaterias
- 3 food experiences
Foodie • Wine • People & Culture
$12.00
Need guidance on what to see in Modena? This guide leads you through the sights as well as the best restaurants in the city!
On this list, you’ll get:
- a walking tour route with notes on what you’re seeing, a little context for each site and what’s involved if you want to go inside
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- four restaurants at varying price points and two gelaterias
Architecture • Foodie • People & Culture • History
$8.00
Sitting in the middle of Italian foodie heaven, Parma is an easy day trip from Bologna, Modena, or Milan! This guide has everything you need for a relaxing, food-centric day with history and architecture thrown in.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 of the major sights, along with advice on if you need to pre-book
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, along with a wine bar and a gelateria
- a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, a prosciutto a foodie shop worth checking out
- 2 castle towns to explore just out of town
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$12.00
Tuscany/Toscana
How you may know it: Florence, Siena, and the Chianti wine region
Tuscany is beloved for a reason! Its amazing food, gorgeous rolling hills and fascinating history means it lives up to the hype.
If you're headed to Florence and want to eat some of the best meals of your life, grab this list!
WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options!
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are!
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood!
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself!
Everywhere on here I've personally eaten or had it recommended to me by someone living there at least 5 years.
In this guide, you'll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- Categories included: restaurants, panini & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars & speakeasies, gelato
Foodie • Wine • Coffee
$15.00
San Gimignano is a small-town gem! This medieval Tuscan town is famous for its many towers. It makes for a fantastic day trip while exploring Tuscany, or a great place to spend a few nights while checking out the many vineyards and villages in the area.
This guide is perfect for someone wanting to get out of the biggest Tuscan cities, but still be in a town with good food and walkable sights!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- Explanation of how to get to San Gimignano without a car
- 5 restaurant suggestions and 1 gelato spot (considered one of the best in the world)
- 2 accommodation options
- 3 shops for locally made products (focused on linen and ceramics)
Art • Architecture • Boutique • Foodie • History • Shopping • People & Culture
$10.00
Lazio
How you may know it: Rome
Rome is iconic, and one of my favorite places in the world. From the history and architecture to the food and culture, it’s an incredible place!
There are never enough trips to Rome for the restaurants alone. Here are some of my favorites we've found over the years!
WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options!
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are!
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood!
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself!
In this guide, you'll get:
- suggestions on typical dishes to look for on any Roman menu
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- Categories include: restaurants, pizza & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars, speakeasies, gelato
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Romantic • Relaxation • People & Culture
$20.00
If you want the perfect balance of local feel and great food in Rome, stay in Trastevere!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafe & bars, and 2 gelato spots
- 4 hotel options
- 7 neighborhood churches, parks and markets to explore
Architecture • History • People & Culture • Foodie • Relaxation
$9.00
Everything you need to get the most out of the Eternal City in three days! This guide is ideal for the first time visitor: hits the highlights as well as local favorites, great restaurants, and off the beaten path attractions.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- instructions on how to get around Rome
- two major activities for each day, with guidance on which are more optional and which are must-do
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafes, 2 speakeasies, and 2 gelaterias
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$18.00
Want a new way to explore the Eternal City? Complete with passwords and secret doors, Rome speakeasies offer a fantastic way to check out local nightlife!
This guide gives you 9 speakeasies and secret bars in Rome, Italy, including a few tips on how to find them and if you need (or can get) reservations.
Foodie • People & Culture
$8.00
Campania
How you may know it: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii
Whether you want great food, amazing archaeological sites, stunning seasides or an inside look into daily Italian life, you can find it in Campania!
Sorrento is one of the most popular places to base an Amalfi Coast trip. It's the easiest town to get to, it has tons of great food, and plenty of options for boat trips, ferries, and excursions.
This guide is perfect for an Amalfi Coast visit with Sorrento as a home base! There's enough here for 4-5 days, with priorities given if you have less than that!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- a guide to transportation to Sorrento
- 9 free sights and spots
- my favorite beach spot
- the best small-group boat company
- advice on typical local dishes to order
- 11 restaurants, bars, and gelato shops at varying price points
- 4 accommodation suggestions
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Shopping • People & Culture • Foodie • Beach
$22.00
No trip is complete without great meals! This foodie guide will set up to eat your way through through Sorrento! If seafood isn’t your favorite, this guide has you covered with suggestions for pizza and non-fish dishes as well.
This guide is perfect for the traveler who wants to eat well but not always exspensively.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- advice on typical local dishes to order
- 11 restaurants, bars, and gelato shops at varying price points
- 4 accommodation suggestions
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Best of Sorrento guide, so choose that instead if you want activity suggestions, a transportation guide and more!
Foodie • Wine • People & Culture
$10.00
Capri is just as beautiful as they say it is. From incredible water, the iconic Blue Grotto, and some of the best food I've tried on the coast, it's a must-see. It's also crowded and a little chaotic if you don't know how to organize your day!
This guide has everything you need to maximize a day in Capri! From my favorite spots to logistical shortcuts, this makes it easy to see the best of the island.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the four major parts of the island and how to prioritize them
- explanation of transportation options on the island
- 4 restaurants and 1 gelato spot
- my favorite private boat company (for a reasonable price!)
- 2 shops for locally made products, including custom Capri sandals
- logistical sites you’ll need (ferry ticket counter, transportation pickup spots)
- 2 beach clubs
Adventure • Foodie • Nature • Relaxation • Beach
$15.00
Capri's gorgeous coastline, amazing views, great shopping, and fantastic food means there's way more to do there than what you can squeeze into one day!
This guide is for the person who wants to luxuriate in everything Cpari has to offer, rather than fit it into one quick day. It has suggestions for how long to give the major areas and activities, as well as tweaks if you have 2 days or 3+ days.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the four major parts of the island and how to prioritize them
- explanation of transportation options on the island
- 4 restaurants and 1 gelato spot
- my favorite private boat company (for a reasonable price!)
- 2 shops for locally made products, including custom Capri sandals
- 3 beach clubs, 4 scenic overlooks, and 2 historic villas
- 3 hotels
- logistical sites you’ll need (ferry ticket counter, transportation pickup spots)
Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Wine • Beach • Relaxation
$20.00
Sicily/Sicilia
How you may know it: Palermo, Catania, Mount Etna
Nowhere else in Sicily will give such a sense of the island’s history! In Palermo, every building, corner, and bite of food shows the unique mix of empires that’s claimed the island over the centuries.
This guide has everything you need for 2-3 days in Sicily!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- 3 accommodation suggestions
- my preferred free walking tour
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- 3 markets and what they’re most known for, including what time of day is best to visit
- 5 churches, each from a different era and architectural style
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 places to eat & drink at varying price points
Architecture • Art • History • Foodie • People & Culture
$25.00
Palermo is experienced through taste as much as through sight!
I’ve rounded up my favorite places to eat at any price point - this list has tips for street food as well as a Michelin-starred dinner rec!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- 3 markets and what they’re most known for, including what time of day is best to visit
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 places to eat & drink at varying price points
- 3 hotel options
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the 3 Days in Palermo guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture
$10.00
Cefalù is a great little beach town on the northern coast of Sicily. It’s an easy hour’s drive or train from Palermo, making it simple as an add-on city!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- multiple beach options, both paid and free
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 3 restaurants at varying price points and an enoteca for a beachside bottle of wine!
Adventure • Nature • Foodie • People & Culture • Relaxation • Beach
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Trentino Alto Adige
How you may know it: Bolzano, Dolomites, Trento
This region has some of the best Dolomites in the country! It has a lot of Austrian influence as well, giving it unique food and culture.
Bolzano is one of the classic jumping-off points for access to the Dolomites! This guide gives you everything you need to know about the city and a few areas for great hiking. It's designed for a weekend trip to the area, but has enough hiking and day trip options to keep you entertained for longer!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you see and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 of the major sights and activities around town
- Tips on the best way to use public transportation to get into the Dolomites
- Whether the local city card is worth it or not
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, along with 2 bars and 2 cafes
- 4 hiking areas, including one that’s accessible within the city
- 2 castles to explore out of town
- hotel suggestion as well as how to decide if you want to stay in Bolzano vs in the mountains
Foodie • Mountain • Coffee • Wine • Nature • Architecture • People & Culture
$20.00
As part of the South Tyrol region of Italy, Bolzano offers cuisine that blends Italian and Austrian specialties! These are some of my favorite restaurants, perfect for eating well after a day of exploring the Dolomites.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 restaurants at varying price points
- 3 cafes (one traditional, one modern, one patisserie)
- 2 bars great for apertivo
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Bolzano Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Mountain
$8.00
Tucked into the Trentino Dolomite Alps, Vipiteno is a great weekend destination for outdoor sports! The town is quaint, with plenty of restaurants and a darling historic center.
Best of all? The longest sledding course in Italy is here! If you want to try real-life Mario Kart, come here for a hilarious day of zero-skill outdoor sports!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- locations for the cable car & rental spots (for skiing & snowboarding as well as sledding)
- 5 restaurants, from budget to splurge
- 1 hotel with breakfast & dinner possibilities
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Budget • Foodie • Nature • People & Culture • Mountain
$9.00
Sardinia/Sardegna
How you may know it: Cagliari, Olbia
Italy's lesser-known island region offers some of the best beaches in the country!Â
In a summer that’s shaping up for BANANAS prices to get an Italian seaside vacation, Cagliari is the destination you didn’t know you needed!
The city offers cheap flights, reasonable prices for hotels & food, and a city beach that's truly great. Best of all, it makes for an amazing jumping-off point to explore the southern half of the island.
The guide has everything you need to put together an epic Sardinian vacation: great food, a city guide to Cagliari, and three day trips. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
🗺️For Cagliari:
- Explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my rec for where to stay
- 4 lodging recommendations
- 7 free spots to see and 2 paid
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 3 local outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
🏖️ For the rest of southern Sardinia:
- 5 beaches
- 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions
- 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore
Adventure • Architecture • Foodie • People & Culture • Nature • Beach • Relaxation
$35.00
Cagliari is the Italian seaside destination you didn’t know you needed this summer! There are constantly cheap flights from all over Europe, and the island itself has a super reasonable cost of living.
So if you’re looking for an Italian seaside vacation for less, head to Cagliari!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my favorite for staying in
- 4 lodging recommendations
- 7 free spots to see and 2 paid
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 3 local outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & More guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Adventure • Art • Architecture • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Relaxation • Beach
$20.00
Whether you're looking for a colorful city break or a seaside vacation, Cagliari is a winner. This guide will give you everything you need to eat well while you're there!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 4 lodging recommendations
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & More guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Wine • Beach
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Whether you have 2 weeks or a few days to explore Sardinia, it's guaranteed to include crystal clear water, great beaches, and good food!
This guide will give you everything you need to make the most of southern Sardinia! You can drive an hour and get to some of the most pristine beaches in Europe!
Places are organized into Cagliari hiking and beaches, then into three easy day trips further out of the city. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations.
It's designed with Cagliari as a home base, but can easily flex to suit basing your time anywhere in southern Sardinia, or as a circular road trip!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 4 lodging recommendations in Cagliari
- 3 local Cagliari outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
- 5 beaches
- 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions
- 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & more guide, so if you want restaurants and a city guide as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Beach • Relaxation • Road Trip
$19.00
Umbria
How you know it: Assisi, Orvieto
This region has much of the hilly beauty of Tuscany with some Rome/Lazio influences!
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to Assisi, Italy with enough restaurants to expand it into a weekend.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 10 of the major sights including the 4 major churches in the city
- 2 great shops perfect for locally made souvenirs
- 7 restaurants at varying price points and 2 bars/cafes
Faith • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$13.00
Valle d’Aosta
How you may know it: classic Italian Alps, including the Matterhorn (Cervino) and Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)
Valle d'Aosta may be one of the smallest regions of Italy, but its mountains are some of the biggest!
Tucked in the northwestern corner of the Alps, Valle d'Aosta borders some of the best-known peaks in the world! With easy views of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) and the Matterhorn (Cervino), it’s easy to see why you want to head to this section of the Italian Alps.
This guide gives you everything you need for four days in Valle d’Aosta. The best of the outdoors mixed with great food and a little history.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 8 restaurants at varying price points
- 3 hotel suggestions
- 3 day trips
- free and ticketed sites to see in the city of Aosta
Adventure • Relaxation • Mountain • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Architecture
$25.00
If you want a small city with easy access to some major Alps, Aosta is perfect for you!
It’s an easy drive to a gorgeous section of the Italian Alps, including Mont Blanc and tons of castles.
This guide gives you everything you need to base your trip in Aosta. Both free and paid sites (and if they’re even worth it), a few hotel ideas, and great restaurants.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 restaurants at varying price points, 3 hotel suggestions, and both 8 sites to see (mix of free and paid)
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Four Days in Valle d'Aosta guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Adventure • Architecture • History • Foodie • Mountain • Relaxation • People & Culture
$12.00
Lombardy/Lombardia
How you may know it: Milan and the Italian lakes
Lombardy can claim the both the style of Milan and the tranquility of Lake Como and Lake Garda.
Want to make the most of Milan?
This guide has everything you need to maximize your time in Milan! It's perfect for someone who wants to see the best of the city, eat and drink locals, and explore Milanese art and history without getting too deep into museums.
In this guide, you'll get:
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 21 restaurants & pizzerias with a range of prices and styles
- 9 coffee bars & bakeries
- 7 bars & speakeasies
- 6 gelato shops
- 6 hotel & apartment recommendations
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Milan Masterlist, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Coffee • Wine • People & Culture
$18.00
Want to make the most of Milan?
This guide has everything you need to maximize your time in Milan! It's perfect for someone who wants to see the best of the city, eat and drink locals, and explore Milanese art and history without getting too deep into museums.
In this guide, you'll get:
- 6 hotel & apartment recommendations
- how to prebook the must-see spots
- 9 experiences & historic spots, 5 of them are free entry
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 21 restaurants & pizzerias with a range of prices and styles
- 9 coffee bars & bakeries
- 7 bars & speakeasies
- 6 gelato shops
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
*note: this guide doesn't include shop recommendations! I tend to spend my money on experiences so don't have the expertise for that.
Architecture • Art • Foodie • People & Culture
$22.00
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I already have the research for all these, they're just not organized into premade guides yet! Reach out if you've got a trip in mind - I make personalized guides all the time!
Puglia/Apulia
How you may know it: Bari, Lecce
The heel of the boot is less noticed by tourists, although recently it’s become more popular in recent years.
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Medieval walled city nestled just below the Dolomites! Picturesque at every turn. They have an amazing pumpkin festival every October.
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A beautiful quiet city, with almost no tourists. Has several historic bridges, an archaeology museum, and is a jumping off point for Friuli Venezia Giulia's excellent wine region.
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Veneto
How you may know it: Venice, Dolomites, VeronaÂ
Formerly a wealthy empire all its own, Veneto has some of the best of Italy. From the classics like Venice to off-the-beaten-path gems like Bassano del Grappa, you'll love Veneto. Don't forget that Prosecco comes from here too!
Since I live close to Venice, I put all my Venice guides in one place:Â
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to visit the outer Venetian island of Murano, home of Venetian glass!
I also offer a combined Burano & Murano day trip guide if you’d rather see both in one day! Search “Murano + Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 glass shops of varying price points and styles
- 2 restaurant suggestions and a gelato stop
- detailed instructions on how to get to Murano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
Art • People & Culture • Boutique • Shopping • Foodie
$8.00
This guide has everything you need for an easy day trip to Burano, home to brightly colored houses and handmade lace!
I also offer a combined Burano & Murano day trip guide if you’d rather a guide to both! Search “Murano and Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 7 lace shops of varying price points and styles, plus two restaurant suggestions and a gelato stop
- detailed instructions on how to get to Burano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
Art • Boutique • Foodie • History • People & Culture
$9.00
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to visit Burano and Murano, home to brightly colored houses, handmade lace, and Venetian glass!
I also offer separate Burano & Murano day trip guides if you’d rather focus on one or the other! Search “Murano” or “Burano” in my boards.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 7 lace shops and 5 glass shops of varying price points and styles
- 4 restaurant suggestions and 2 gelato stops
- detailed instructions on how to get to Burano & Murano (tickets, links to timetables and maps, and a shortcut the locals use!)
People & Culture • Shopping • Foodie • Art • Boutique
$16.00
Visiting Prosecco Road, where all prosecco is made, is so much fun! It's easily reachable from Venice, Verona, Aviano AB, and more. This guide focuses on smaller producers, with one bigger thrown in for comparison, and has everything you need to put together the perfect day out in Prosecco Road!
In this guide, you'll get:
- an overview of the area
- transportation tips
- 4 of my favorite vineyards
- 3 lunch options
- whether you need to pre book at each vineyard
Relaxation • Wine • Foodie • Romantic
$8.00
Visiting Prosecco Road, where all prosecco is made, is so much fun! It's easily reachable from Venice, Verona, Aviano AB, and more. This guide focuses on smaller producers, with one bigger thrown in for comparison, and has everything you need to put together the perfect day out in Prosecco Road!
In this guide, you'll get:
- an overview of the area
- transportation tips
- whether you need to pre book at each vineyard
- 11 of my favorite vineyards
- 6 restaurants
- 4 hotels & agriturismi
- a bonus non-prosecco spot worth visiting
Wine • Romantic • Foodie • Relaxation
$15.00
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the best towns to use as your base for exploring the Dolomites! Known as a playground for the wealthy, there’s plenty to do in the town that won’t break the bank too.
I’ve included several restaurants that won’t break the bank as well as a few worth a splurge.
There’s a ton of great hiking and skiing around Cortina, including some without needing a car. This guide is more focused on hiking- I don't include ski runs here.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 of the major hiking areas or views, along with advice on how to get there
- 7 restaurants at varying price points, along with a breakfast spot
- 2 shops you’ll want to see
- 1 3-star hotel
Adventure • Mountain • Nature • Shopping • Foodie
$11.00
Everything you need to know for a few days in Verona!
This list is great for a day trip or a two days in the city.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking, as well as if they're must-see or worth skipping
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- suggestions on local Veronese dishes and wine
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 2 cafes & 4 bars
- 2 accomodation suggestions - one great hotel in the city center, and one great Airbnb with plenty of street parking nearby
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie • Romantic • Wine
$15.00
Veronese food is one of a kind! Here’s everything you need to eat well in Verona, Italy.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- suggestions on local Veronese dishes and wine
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 2 cafes & 4 bars
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Verona Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture • Wine • Romantic
$8.00
Friuli Venezia Giulia
How you may know it: Trieste, Aviano, Dolomites
An underrated region in northeast east Italy, and my current home! Known for its Austrian and Slovenian influences.
Tucked into the far northeast of Italy, Trieste is one of those underrated Italian cities that's not on the major tourism path but has so much to offer!
This guide has everything you need for a weekend in Trieste, including priorities if you only have a day.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the best way to get to Trieste, by car or train
- 9 free sights and spots
- 4 paid entry castles & museums
- 7 restaurants at varying price points
- 4 great bars or spots for an apertivo
- 2 gelato shops
- 4 accommodation options at varying price points
- 6 easy day trip options from Trieste
Architecture • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$17.00
Planning a trip to Trieste and need some help eating well while you’re there? This guide is for you!
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Trieste Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major categories of food to try in Trieste and my favorite spots for each
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 8 restaurants at varying price points
- 4 great bars or spots for an apertivo
- 2 gelato shops
- 4 accommodation options at varying price points
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Romantic
$11.00
Udine is a midsized city in Friuli Venezia Giulia and makes for a great day trip from Venice! It’s a great place to see classic Friulian architecture & food with some of the best-preserved Venetian design outside Venice!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 7 free sights and spots
- 3 museums, including which to prioritize based on time and interest
- 3 restaurants (budget-friendly and splurge), 1 cafe, and 1 apertivo bar
Foodie • Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture
$7.00
Friuli Venezia Giulia has a fabulous wine culture if you make it out here to experience it! Here's my vineyard bucket list.
**This is a rough draft guide, meaning I've done the research and recommend all these spots but haven't fleshed out the details or explanations. Get it now, because the price will go up when I polish it up!
Wine • Relaxation • Foodie • People & Culture
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Looking for some day trip ideas this summer around Aviano Air Base in northern Italy? This list has everything you need for no-fail day trips!
Adventure • Architecture • Art • Foodie • History • Nature • Slow Travel • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation • Road Trip
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After living in the area for more than 4 years, I've tried every day trip I can get my hands on. This list has all my favorite destinations: more than 40 ideas for day trips around Aviano AB!
They're organized into easy by car, by train (from Sacile or Pordenone), super close by, and further away.
Remember that this list is always growing, so if you purchase it, you get lifetime access to my new finds!
Several of them include links to more in-depth guides to that location, featuring restaurants, museums, sights, or beaches nearby - the things you'd want to prioritize on a day trip.
WHY THIS INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION?
Because this way, you have options!
Did you take a day trip out somewhere, but you want to keep exploring? The interactive map makes it easy to find something else nearby!
You can also treat it like a bucket list of sorts, and you'll never be without an idea for your next day off!
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Liguria
How you may know it: Cinque Terre, Genoa, and the Italian Riviera
Beautiful water, gorgeous coastal towns, and great hiking. Eat pesto, foccacia, and as much seafood as you can!
Need help planning a trip to Cinque Terre but don’t know where to start? I’ve included everything you need to plan a 4-5 day trip!
This guide focuses on restaurants for 3 of the towns - Monterosso Al Mare, Corniglia, and Manarola.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 9 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafe & bars, and 2 gelaterias
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Foodie • Beach • Nature • People & Culture
$30.00
Want to base your Cinque Terre time in Monterosso al Mare? It’s my favorite place to base your trip - close to the best beaches, big enough to have tons of food, and plenty of great hiking!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 8 places to eat at varying price points
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cinque Terre Master Guide, so if you want tips for seeing all of Cinque Terre, that's your best bet!
Adventure • Foodie • People & Culture • Beach • Nature
$12.00
Corniglia is the smallest town of the Cinque Terre, making it the least crowded! Because it’s higher above the water, day trippers don’t make it there quite as much.
It’s magical in the evenings, making it a great place to stay if you’re willing to walk!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- instructions on how to get between the islands
- the major activities popular in the area, with guidance on how to check trails and book tickets
- my favorite private (but affordable) boat company for a day on the water
- 6 places to eat at varying price points
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Nature • Foodie • People & Culture • Beach
$12.00
Emilia Romagna
How you may know it: Bologna, Modena, Parma
In a country of good food, Emilia Romagna reigns as the foodie capital of Italy! It’s the home of parmigiano-reggiano, tortellini, lasagna and more!
Bologna and the surrounding region of Emilia Romagna is widely considered the food capital of Italy! It’s home to many of our most beloved Italian meals, like lasagna and tortellini.
This guide is perfect for a weekend in Bologna!
You don't need a car to use this guide - I've
included how to get around when you need.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights withnotes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 6 restaurants at varying price points, a unique bar, 2 gelaterias, and 2 hotels
Architecture • Foodie • History • People & Culture
$15.00
Bologna is smack in the middle of Italian foodie heaven, so you know you've got to get your meals right when you visit! These are some of my favorite spots in the city for a good meal.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 20+ suggestions in categories of: restaurants, breakfast & bakeries, bars, & gelato shops
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Bologna Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture
$10.00
Everything you need to eat well in Modena! Emilia Romagna is the foodie region of a foodie country, and Modena is my favorite city as a home base. The town is packed with great meals whether you want nonna's cooking or fine dining!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 5 classic & 3 once-in-a-lifetime restaurants
- 3 coffee and apertivo spots and 2 gelaterias
- 3 food experiences
Foodie • Wine • People & Culture
$12.00
Need guidance on what to see in Modena? This guide leads you through the sights as well as the best restaurants in the city!
On this list, you’ll get:
- a walking tour route with notes on what you’re seeing, a little context for each site and what’s involved if you want to go inside
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- four restaurants at varying price points and two gelaterias
Architecture • Foodie • People & Culture • History
$8.00
Sitting in the middle of Italian foodie heaven, Parma is an easy day trip from Bologna, Modena, or Milan! This guide has everything you need for a relaxing, food-centric day with history and architecture thrown in.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 of the major sights, along with advice on if you need to pre-book
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, along with a wine bar and a gelateria
- a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy, a prosciutto a foodie shop worth checking out
- 2 castle towns to explore just out of town
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$12.00
Tuscany/Toscana
How you may know it: Florence, Siena, and the Chianti wine region
Tuscany is beloved for a reason! Its amazing food, gorgeous rolling hills and fascinating history means it lives up to the hype.
If you're headed to Florence and want to eat some of the best meals of your life, grab this list!
WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options!
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are!
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood!
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself!
Everywhere on here I've personally eaten or had it recommended to me by someone living there at least 5 years.
In this guide, you'll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- Categories included: restaurants, panini & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars & speakeasies, gelato
Foodie • Wine • Coffee
$15.00
San Gimignano is a small-town gem! This medieval Tuscan town is famous for its many towers. It makes for a fantastic day trip while exploring Tuscany, or a great place to spend a few nights while checking out the many vineyards and villages in the area.
This guide is perfect for someone wanting to get out of the biggest Tuscan cities, but still be in a town with good food and walkable sights!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- Explanation of how to get to San Gimignano without a car
- 5 restaurant suggestions and 1 gelato spot (considered one of the best in the world)
- 2 accommodation options
- 3 shops for locally made products (focused on linen and ceramics)
Art • Architecture • Boutique • Foodie • History • Shopping • People & Culture
$10.00
Lazio
How you may know it: Rome
Rome is iconic, and one of my favorite places in the world. From the history and architecture to the food and culture, it’s an incredible place!
There are never enough trips to Rome for the restaurants alone. Here are some of my favorites we've found over the years!
WHY THIS LIST INSTEAD OF MY FREE VERSION? Because this way, you have options!
Find yourself hangry and need food ASAP? You'll find great, authentic options on this list near you no matter where you are!
Your first choice restaurant is full? I include plenty of options, so you have backups in each neighborhood!
In a really touristy area without a reservation? This gives you a cheat sheet for eating well anywhere you find yourself!
In this guide, you'll get:
- suggestions on typical dishes to look for on any Roman menu
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- Categories include: restaurants, pizza & cheap eats, coffee & breakfast, bars, speakeasies, gelato
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Romantic • Relaxation • People & Culture
$20.00
If you want the perfect balance of local feel and great food in Rome, stay in Trastevere!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafe & bars, and 2 gelato spots
- 4 hotel options
- 7 neighborhood churches, parks and markets to explore
Architecture • History • People & Culture • Foodie • Relaxation
$9.00
Everything you need to get the most out of the Eternal City in three days! This guide is ideal for the first time visitor: hits the highlights as well as local favorites, great restaurants, and off the beaten path attractions.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- instructions on how to get around Rome
- two major activities for each day, with guidance on which are more optional and which are must-do
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 restaurants at varying price points, 3 cafes, 2 speakeasies, and 2 gelaterias
Architecture • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$18.00
Want a new way to explore the Eternal City? Complete with passwords and secret doors, Rome speakeasies offer a fantastic way to check out local nightlife!
This guide gives you 9 speakeasies and secret bars in Rome, Italy, including a few tips on how to find them and if you need (or can get) reservations.
Foodie • People & Culture
$8.00
Campania
How you may know it: Naples, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii
Whether you want great food, amazing archaeological sites, stunning seasides or an inside look into daily Italian life, you can find it in Campania!
Sorrento is one of the most popular places to base an Amalfi Coast trip. It's the easiest town to get to, it has tons of great food, and plenty of options for boat trips, ferries, and excursions.
This guide is perfect for an Amalfi Coast visit with Sorrento as a home base! There's enough here for 4-5 days, with priorities given if you have less than that!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- a guide to transportation to Sorrento
- 9 free sights and spots
- my favorite beach spot
- the best small-group boat company
- advice on typical local dishes to order
- 11 restaurants, bars, and gelato shops at varying price points
- 4 accommodation suggestions
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Shopping • People & Culture • Foodie • Beach
$22.00
No trip is complete without great meals! This foodie guide will set up to eat your way through through Sorrento! If seafood isn’t your favorite, this guide has you covered with suggestions for pizza and non-fish dishes as well.
This guide is perfect for the traveler who wants to eat well but not always exspensively.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- advice on typical local dishes to order
- 11 restaurants, bars, and gelato shops at varying price points
- 4 accommodation suggestions
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Best of Sorrento guide, so choose that instead if you want activity suggestions, a transportation guide and more!
Foodie • Wine • People & Culture
$10.00
Capri is just as beautiful as they say it is. From incredible water, the iconic Blue Grotto, and some of the best food I've tried on the coast, it's a must-see. It's also crowded and a little chaotic if you don't know how to organize your day!
This guide has everything you need to maximize a day in Capri! From my favorite spots to logistical shortcuts, this makes it easy to see the best of the island.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the four major parts of the island and how to prioritize them
- explanation of transportation options on the island
- 4 restaurants and 1 gelato spot
- my favorite private boat company (for a reasonable price!)
- 2 shops for locally made products, including custom Capri sandals
- logistical sites you’ll need (ferry ticket counter, transportation pickup spots)
- 2 beach clubs
Adventure • Foodie • Nature • Relaxation • Beach
$15.00
Capri's gorgeous coastline, amazing views, great shopping, and fantastic food means there's way more to do there than what you can squeeze into one day!
This guide is for the person who wants to luxuriate in everything Cpari has to offer, rather than fit it into one quick day. It has suggestions for how long to give the major areas and activities, as well as tweaks if you have 2 days or 3+ days.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- the four major parts of the island and how to prioritize them
- explanation of transportation options on the island
- 4 restaurants and 1 gelato spot
- my favorite private boat company (for a reasonable price!)
- 2 shops for locally made products, including custom Capri sandals
- 3 beach clubs, 4 scenic overlooks, and 2 historic villas
- 3 hotels
- logistical sites you’ll need (ferry ticket counter, transportation pickup spots)
Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Wine • Beach • Relaxation
$20.00
Sicily/Sicilia
How you may know it: Palermo, Catania, Mount Etna
Nowhere else in Sicily will give such a sense of the island’s history! In Palermo, every building, corner, and bite of food shows the unique mix of empires that’s claimed the island over the centuries.
This guide has everything you need for 2-3 days in Sicily!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- 3 accommodation suggestions
- my preferred free walking tour
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- 3 markets and what they’re most known for, including what time of day is best to visit
- 5 churches, each from a different era and architectural style
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 places to eat & drink at varying price points
Architecture • Art • History • Foodie • People & Culture
$25.00
Palermo is experienced through taste as much as through sight!
I’ve rounded up my favorite places to eat at any price point - this list has tips for street food as well as a Michelin-starred dinner rec!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- 3 markets and what they’re most known for, including what time of day is best to visit
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 9 places to eat & drink at varying price points
- 3 hotel options
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the 3 Days in Palermo guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • People & Culture
$10.00
Cefalù is a great little beach town on the northern coast of Sicily. It’s an easy hour’s drive or train from Palermo, making it simple as an add-on city!
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- multiple beach options, both paid and free
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 3 restaurants at varying price points and an enoteca for a beachside bottle of wine!
Adventure • Nature • Foodie • People & Culture • Relaxation • Beach
Free
Trentino Alto Adige
How you may know it: Bolzano, Dolomites, Trento
This region has some of the best Dolomites in the country! It has a lot of Austrian influence as well, giving it unique food and culture.
Bolzano is one of the classic jumping-off points for access to the Dolomites! This guide gives you everything you need to know about the city and a few areas for great hiking. It's designed for a weekend trip to the area, but has enough hiking and day trip options to keep you entertained for longer!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you see and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 5 of the major sights and activities around town
- Tips on the best way to use public transportation to get into the Dolomites
- Whether the local city card is worth it or not
- 4 restaurants at varying price points, along with 2 bars and 2 cafes
- 4 hiking areas, including one that’s accessible within the city
- 2 castles to explore out of town
- hotel suggestion as well as how to decide if you want to stay in Bolzano vs in the mountains
Foodie • Mountain • Coffee • Wine • Nature • Architecture • People & Culture
$20.00
As part of the South Tyrol region of Italy, Bolzano offers cuisine that blends Italian and Austrian specialties! These are some of my favorite restaurants, perfect for eating well after a day of exploring the Dolomites.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 restaurants at varying price points
- 3 cafes (one traditional, one modern, one patisserie)
- 2 bars great for apertivo
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in the Bolzano Master Guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Wine • Coffee • Mountain
$8.00
Tucked into the Trentino Dolomite Alps, Vipiteno is a great weekend destination for outdoor sports! The town is quaint, with plenty of restaurants and a darling historic center.
Best of all? The longest sledding course in Italy is here! If you want to try real-life Mario Kart, come here for a hilarious day of zero-skill outdoor sports!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- locations for the cable car & rental spots (for skiing & snowboarding as well as sledding)
- 5 restaurants, from budget to splurge
- 1 hotel with breakfast & dinner possibilities
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Adventure • Budget • Foodie • Nature • People & Culture • Mountain
$9.00
Sardinia/Sardegna
How you may know it: Cagliari, Olbia
Italy's lesser-known island region offers some of the best beaches in the country!Â
In a summer that’s shaping up for BANANAS prices to get an Italian seaside vacation, Cagliari is the destination you didn’t know you needed!
The city offers cheap flights, reasonable prices for hotels & food, and a city beach that's truly great. Best of all, it makes for an amazing jumping-off point to explore the southern half of the island.
The guide has everything you need to put together an epic Sardinian vacation: great food, a city guide to Cagliari, and three day trips. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
🗺️For Cagliari:
- Explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my rec for where to stay
- 4 lodging recommendations
- 7 free spots to see and 2 paid
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 3 local outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
🏖️ For the rest of southern Sardinia:
- 5 beaches
- 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions
- 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore
Adventure • Architecture • Foodie • People & Culture • Nature • Beach • Relaxation
$35.00
Cagliari is the Italian seaside destination you didn’t know you needed this summer! There are constantly cheap flights from all over Europe, and the island itself has a super reasonable cost of living.
So if you’re looking for an Italian seaside vacation for less, head to Cagliari!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my favorite for staying in
- 4 lodging recommendations
- 7 free spots to see and 2 paid
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 3 local outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & More guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Adventure • Art • Architecture • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Relaxation • Beach
$20.00
Whether you're looking for a colorful city break or a seaside vacation, Cagliari is a winner. This guide will give you everything you need to eat well while you're there!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots
- 4 lodging recommendations
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & More guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Wine • Beach
$11.00
Whether you have 2 weeks or a few days to explore Sardinia, it's guaranteed to include crystal clear water, great beaches, and good food!
This guide will give you everything you need to make the most of southern Sardinia! You can drive an hour and get to some of the most pristine beaches in Europe!
Places are organized into Cagliari hiking and beaches, then into three easy day trips further out of the city. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations.
It's designed with Cagliari as a home base, but can easily flex to suit basing your time anywhere in southern Sardinia, or as a circular road trip!
In this guide, you’ll get:
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 4 lodging recommendations in Cagliari
- 3 local Cagliari outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car
- 5 beaches
- 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions
- 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & more guide, so if you want restaurants and a city guide as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Beach • Relaxation • Road Trip
$19.00
Umbria
How you know it: Assisi, Orvieto
This region has much of the hilly beauty of Tuscany with some Rome/Lazio influences!
This guide has everything you need for a day trip to Assisi, Italy with enough restaurants to expand it into a weekend.
On this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 10 of the major sights including the 4 major churches in the city
- 2 great shops perfect for locally made souvenirs
- 7 restaurants at varying price points and 2 bars/cafes
Faith • Art • History • People & Culture • Foodie
$13.00
Valle d’Aosta
How you may know it: classic Italian Alps, including the Matterhorn (Cervino) and Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)
Valle d'Aosta may be one of the smallest regions of Italy, but its mountains are some of the biggest!
Tucked in the northwestern corner of the Alps, Valle d'Aosta borders some of the best-known peaks in the world! With easy views of Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) and the Matterhorn (Cervino), it’s easy to see why you want to head to this section of the Italian Alps.
This guide gives you everything you need for four days in Valle d’Aosta. The best of the outdoors mixed with great food and a little history.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 8 restaurants at varying price points
- 3 hotel suggestions
- 3 day trips
- free and ticketed sites to see in the city of Aosta
Adventure • Relaxation • Mountain • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Architecture
$25.00
If you want a small city with easy access to some major Alps, Aosta is perfect for you!
It’s an easy drive to a gorgeous section of the Italian Alps, including Mont Blanc and tons of castles.
This guide gives you everything you need to base your trip in Aosta. Both free and paid sites (and if they’re even worth it), a few hotel ideas, and great restaurants.
In this guide, you’ll get:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- 6 restaurants at varying price points, 3 hotel suggestions, and both 8 sites to see (mix of free and paid)
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Four Days in Valle d'Aosta guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Adventure • Architecture • History • Foodie • Mountain • Relaxation • People & Culture
$12.00
Lombardy/Lombardia
How you may know it: Milan and the Italian lakes
Lombardy can claim the both the style of Milan and the tranquility of Lake Como and Lake Garda.
Want to make the most of Milan?
This guide has everything you need to maximize your time in Milan! It's perfect for someone who wants to see the best of the city, eat and drink locals, and explore Milanese art and history without getting too deep into museums.
In this guide, you'll get:
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 21 restaurants & pizzerias with a range of prices and styles
- 9 coffee bars & bakeries
- 7 bars & speakeasies
- 6 gelato shops
- 6 hotel & apartment recommendations
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Milan Masterlist, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!
Foodie • Coffee • Wine • People & Culture
$18.00
Want to make the most of Milan?
This guide has everything you need to maximize your time in Milan! It's perfect for someone who wants to see the best of the city, eat and drink locals, and explore Milanese art and history without getting too deep into museums.
In this guide, you'll get:
- 6 hotel & apartment recommendations
- how to prebook the must-see spots
- 9 experiences & historic spots, 5 of them are free entry
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 21 restaurants & pizzerias with a range of prices and styles
- 9 coffee bars & bakeries
- 7 bars & speakeasies
- 6 gelato shops
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
*note: this guide doesn't include shop recommendations! I tend to spend my money on experiences so don't have the expertise for that.
Architecture • Art • Foodie • People & Culture
$22.00
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I already have the research for all these, they're just not organized into premade guides yet! Reach out if you've got a trip in mind - I make personalized guides all the time!
Puglia/Apulia
How you may know it: Bari, Lecce
The heel of the boot is less noticed by tourists, although recently it’s become more popular in recent years.
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Great jumping off point for the Dolomites! Very much a resort town, it attracts the who’s who for skiing. They hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956! It’s still a good spot for winter sports or summer hiking, and a good base for exploring this part of the Dolomites.
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Medieval walled city nestled just below the Dolomites! Picturesque at every turn. They have an amazing pumpkin festival every October.
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A beautiful quiet city, with almost no tourists. Has several historic bridges, an archaeology museum, and is a jumping off point for Friuli Venezia Giulia's excellent wine region.
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I’m a travel creative living in small town northern Italy, and I've been planning travel for over 15 years. I've lived on three continents and visited over 40 countries, so I'm passionate about helping travelers experience the best of a location, no matter where!
I love both/and travel: I want to see the big sights AND the local hangouts, the big cities AND the small towns. I’d love to help you do it too!
If you’re going to Rome for the first time, you don’t need me to tell you to see the Colosseum. But you might want me to tell you if it’s better as a guided tour or on your own, what add-on’s are worth the money, and what are the extra secret things your ticket can get you!
My favorite part of travel is eating well: finding the local haunts, tasting a new wine, and trying the local dishes. Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive: sometimes the best of a place is in the street food! But if it is a splurge, I'll make sure it's worth every penny.
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