Umbria vs. Tuscany: Which Region Should You Travel To?

Tuscany or Umbria?

Umbria and Tuscany are, without a doubt, two of Italy’s most beautiful regions. And they have a lot in common. Both are famed for their rolling hills and vineyards, medieval hilltowns and fantastic food. They’re also right next to each other, located right in the center of Italy. But the regions are different. (Just ask [...]

5 More Reasons We Love the Amalfi Coast (in Photos!)

The gorgeous Villa Cimbrone gardens of Ravello

You didn’t think we only had five reasons to love the Amalfi coast, did you? Here are five more… in photos! The Duomo of Amalfi Town When it was built in the 13th century, the Duomo of Amalfi, above, incorporated its earlier 9th-century structure, making this one of the most historic cathedrals in Campania. St. [...]

5 Reasons We Love the Amalfi Coast, in Photos

The famous Amalfi coast road

The Amalfi coast is one of the most spectacular areas of coastline in Italy! Don’t believe us? Here are just five reasons we love this region south of Naples… with the photos to prove it! The spectacular—and scary!—Amalfi coast road Driving the Amalfi coast, or taking the SITA bus, isn’t for everyone. (We write why [...]

The Neighborhoods of Venice, Italy: Which Sestiere You Should Stay In

San Polo sestiere in Venice

If you’re deciding which sestiere of Venice to stay in, it helps to know the differences between them! From quiet Cannaregio to bustling San Marco, here’s our guide to Venice’s six main quarters—and which one is best for you. Cannaregio One of the loveliest and most authentic neighborhoods in Venice, Cannaregio is home to Venice’s [...]

Three of the Best Short Films Set In Italy

Still from a gorgeous short film in Rome

Can’t get to Italy right now? Then be transported by one of these short films. Set in Basilicata, Rome, and Venice, respectively, these three movies are exquisite, under eight minutes long—and a lot less commitment than a plane flight. Dreaming It{aly} Seattle filmmaker Matthew Brown submitted this film to the Italian Tourism Board’s “Digital Diaries” [...]