Italy
When my friends and family tell me they’re going to Capri, I wince.I don’t loathe the popular island, but as someone who’s traveled extensively throughout Italy over the past 15 years, I found it comparatively overhyped, overpriced, and overcrowded.Instead, I recommend Ischia, a Phlegraean island in the Gulf of Naples…
When I began organizing my 15-day vacation to the Dolomites, I didn’t realize how time-consuming and complex it would be to plan a trip to the mountain range, which spans across three regions and five provinces in northeastern Italy.Even though the Dolomites are popular among the adventurous set, I found…
It’s no secret that Italy has some of the world’s best food. However, after visiting all 20 regions, I’ve learned that the country isn’t one-size-fits-all when it comes to dining in la dolce vita.Each region has niche dishes and products that locals wear like a badge of honor, like mozzarella…
Mazes of canals, historic architecture, and delicious local cuisine are some of the many things that draw tourists to Venice. Every year, millions of tourists visit this popular destination, many of whom visit during the busy season between April and October.But a few years ago, I saw firsthand how overwhelming…
