You know the age-old expression “When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do”? Well, one person recently wrote us asking what is it exactly that the Romans do and by the way “How should I dress in Rome and in the other places we will be visiting in Italy?” This is a great question and…
10 Surprising Things that Shock First Time Visitors to Italy
1. Italy is a country synonymous with wines and spirits, but very few Italians will ever have more than a glass of wine and when Italians drink, they usually drink alcohol only if it is accompanied by food at either a main meal or during that is known as the “Aperativo” hour which usually starts…
The Amalfi Coast: Doing it Right
A lot of people ask us about how long they should spend on the Amalfi Coast. We think that 4-5 days is the minimum you should consider spending in the area and if you can get the time off, we would even recommend a full week and here’s why: 1) It takes about 3 hours…
When in Rome….How to make the most of your time and Enjoy the Eternal City!
Piazza del Popolo – photo by Jesse Andrews There is no doubt that Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The cradle of western civilization and remarkable it seems at almost every corner, the city is known as the Eternal City for good reason. It is constantly revealing itself to you.…