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Italy Travel Tools and Tips

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    Rome, Florence, Venice… and Amalfi? Why This Italy Itinerary Usually Fails

  • collage of amalfi caost and rome landmarks

    How Many Cities Should You Visit in 14 Days in Italy?

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    10 Days in Italy Itinerary (And Why Most People Try to Do Too Much)

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    Is April Too Early for the Amalfi Coast?

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    Do You Need to Speak Italian to Travel in Italy?

  • How Many Cities Is Too Many for an Italy Trip?

    How Many Cities Is Too Many for an Italy Trip?

  • Sunrise over the rooftops of Perugia, Umbria, with the Church of San Domenico and other historic towers silhouetted against a soft orange sky.

    Where to Stay in Perugia (Local Breakdown + Areas to Avoid)

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    Things That Might Surprise You About Traveling in Italy (Even If You’ve Been Before)

  • Views from Udine Castle hill: cobblestone path with bell tower, and shaded portico overlooking the city.

    A Traveler’s Guide to Udine: What to Do, Eat, and Experience in Friuli’s Underrated Gem

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    The Best Hostels I’ve Stayed in Throughout Italy (Updated for 2026)

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    Italy in March & April 2026: Where It’s Actually Worth Going (and What to Skip)

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    Does Italy Have Air Conditioning in 2026? What Travelers Should Know Before You Go

  • Two pasta dishes from Rione 13 in Rome: a plate of cacio e pepe with zucchini flowers on the left, and a bowl of carbonara topped with crispy guanciale on the right, served with a glass of white wine

    Where to Eat in Rome: Places I Keep Going Back To

  • Man wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap that says ‘ITALIA’ taking a selfie in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, with a crowd of tourists and St. Peter’s Basilica visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky

    The 7 Most Common Scams in Italy (and How to Avoid Them Like a Local)

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    12 Basic Italian Culture Tips You Should Know Before Your Trip

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    The 7 Classic Italy Trip Mistakes (and What to Do Instead)

  • Sunrise over the rooftops of Perugia, Umbria, with the Church of San Domenico and other historic towers silhouetted against a soft orange sky.

    6 Umbria Towns and Villages You Can Easily Get to Without a Car

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    How to Find Good Pizza in Italy (Because Bad Pizza Exists)

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    Italy Itinerary: 10 Days in Rome & Amalfi Coast – The Perfect Primer

  • Collage of three Italy travel scenes: a quiet canal in Venice at night with diners at a trattoria in Dorsoduro; ancient Roman ruins under dramatic skies; and a close-up view of the Florence Duomo against a bright blue sky.

    A Real 10-Day Italy Itinerary (Rome, Florence, Venice—No Fluff, All Flow)

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    Paying U.S. Taxes While Living in Italy (And Who I Trust to Do It Right)

  • guy looking down at phone with Amalfi Coast in the background

    How I Use Google Fi While Living in Italy

  • picture of a blue amtrak train at the platform in Atlanta

    I Live in Italy, But I Took an Amtrak Train in the U.S.—Here’s How It Went

  • Chef Antonio shaping fresh cavatelli pasta by hand during a Cesarine cooking class in Palermo, Sicily.

    Cooking Class at a Chef’s Home in Sicily

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    Solo in Sicily: A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Palermo (Where to Stay, Eat, and Meet People)

  • Piazza di Piedicastello.

    My Favorite Lesser-Known Destinations in Italy

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    9 Ways to Do Italy on the Cheap—Without Feeling Like a Cheapskate

  • A man poses with the ancient stone city of Matera behind him, wearing a black t-shirt, sunglasses, and a backpack.

    Best Places to Solo Travel in Italy (from a die-hard Italy solo traveler)

  • Me in Florence

    Best Places to Stay in Florence for Solo Travelers (2025)

  • Digital nomad sitting with a laptop in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The young adult is depicted with clear facial features, looking towards the camera, symbolizing the blend of modern remote work and the rich historical backdrop of Italian architecture

    La Digital Dolce Vita: A Guide to Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa (updated 2025)

  • AI image of a rooftop in Florence looking at the duomo

    Where to Stay in Florence (on any budget)

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    Best Places to Stay in Rome for Solo Travelers (2026)

  • AI generated image of a google phone next to a point of sale machine

    Does Google Pay Work in Italy?

  • AI generated image of an iphone next to a point of sale machine

    Does Apple Pay Work in Italy?

  • an AI generated image of a hotel balcony in Rome overlooking the streets

    Where to Stay in Rome (on any budget)

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    How Not to Get Pickpocketed in Italy

  • fiat on a narrow rode in Perugia

    Is There Uber in Italy? Ask a Local

  • A man poses with the ancient stone city of Matera behind him, wearing a black t-shirt, sunglasses, and a backpack.

    Tips for Solo Travel in Italy: From an Expert

  • picture of anthony standing on a rock with the italian dolomites in the background

    How to Get from Venice to the Dolomites (Without a Car)

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    My Italy Packing List Must-have Items

  • AI image of laptop, passport, and notebook on desk in window with Italian street in background

    12 Essential Tools Before You Move to Italy

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    5 Tips for a Digital Nomad in Italy

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    11 Must-Know Tips for Dining in Italy from a Local

  • a bright red fiat at a stoplight in Florence

    Do You Need to Rent a Car in Italy? A Quick Guide

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    Keeping Your US Phone Number While Moving to Italy

  • picture of amalfi coast coastline (top) and guy boarding Ryanair airplane (bottom)

    The Amalfi Coast Airport: What You Need to Know

  • picture of florence duomo and colosseum

    Train Tickets from Rome to Florence Like a Local

  • picture of me walking next to a train with mountains in the background

    12 Tips for Train Travel in Italy – From a Local

  • Trevi Fountain and venice canal

    How many days in Rome? (or any other Italian destination)

  • Photo of Alleyway in naples

    Is Naples Italy Safe? Numbers Mean More than Opinions

  • picture of me at Dolomites with serious face

    7 Italy Travel FAQs for First Timers

  • picture of me with Italian friends in Cefalu

    How I Learned Conversational Italian in Less than a Year (as a normal person)

  • Staff at Trattoria del Cavaliere taking picture with me

    The Power of Learning a Language While Traveling

  • Amalfi Coast Bus Tickets

    How to Buy Bus Tickets on the Amalfi Coast

  • Debit Cards Stock Footage

    The Best Debit Card for Getting Cash in Italy

  • Night train from Rome to Palermo

    Overnight and Over Water: Train from Rome to Sicily

  • Essential Websites Italy Travel

    Essential Resources for Italy Travel

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The Best Hostels I’ve Stayed in Throughout Italy (Updated for 2026)

Does Italy have air conditioning? Here's what you need to know.

Best Places to Stay in Rome for Solo Travelers

Best Places to Solo Travel in Italy (from a die-hard Italy solo traveler)

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I'm Anthony, an American living in Italy. I'm passionate about exploring all corners of Italy and sharing my tips, recommendations, and insights with others who want to explore this beautiful country. You can read more here.

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  • Rome, Florence, Venice… and Amalfi? Why This Italy Itinerary Usually Fails
  • How Many Cities Should You Visit in 14 Days in Italy?
  • 10 Days in Italy Itinerary (And Why Most People Try to Do Too Much)
  • Is April Too Early for the Amalfi Coast?
  • Do You Need to Speak Italian to Travel in Italy?

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