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Exploring Lazio: Four Day trips from Rome You Can’t Miss

Leave the crowds in Rome behind and discover beautiful Lazio, here are four of our favorite day trips from the Eternal...

Day Tripper - The Curious Traveler - Off the beaten track

December 10, 2018

Culture

Pompeii Alternatives: Five Off the Beaten Path Archeological Sites

While Pompeii may be the most bone crushingly famous, many other sites offer a more nuanced and thankfully less crowded...

Day Tripper - Architecture - Monuments - Travel Tips

October 9, 2018

Travel

San Lazzaro: An Unknown Venetian Island With An Amazing Story

What do Lord Byron, the Armenians, a leper colony and Venice have in common? The answer is the tiny island of San...

The Curious Traveler - Island - Places - Day Tripper

October 4, 2018

Culture

29 Things You Must Do In Catania

While it would take many lifetimes to experience all the beauty that Catania has to offer here are 29 things you just...

Travel Tips - Day Tripper - City - Places

September 17, 2018

Culture

Phlegraean Islands: Procida Highlights

You may not recognize its name but the endearingly iconic shot of Procida’s Corricella Marina appears on Italian...

Island - Places - Travel Guide - Day Tripper

September 13, 2018

Travel

Phlegraean Islands: Ischia Highlights

As the waning days of late summer float by, the Phlegraean Islands offer an historically attractive island alternative...

Island - Places - Day Tripper

September 4, 2018

Culture

Villa Draghi: The Last Venetian villa

The Villa Draghi is yet another undiscovered jewel in Italy’s vast array of architectural treasures, in a little green...

Off the beaten track - Day Tripper - Travel Tips

Travel

Five Free Beaches on the Amalfi Coast

Five of the best free beaches on the Amalfi Coast.

Beach - Places - Day Tripper

Culture

San Francesco del Deserto: How to Escape the Crowds in Venice

First inhabited by the Romans, the island was originally named Isola delle due Vigne, but legend tells us that St...

Off the beaten track - Day Tripper - The Curious Traveler

Visit One of the Most Scenic Valleys in Tuscany in One Wine-Filled Tour

This particular Val d’Orcia tour is a bang for your buck; not only does it include a guided tour of all three Tuscan...

Travel Tips - Day Tripper - Countryside - Places

Culture

Insider’s Venice: Dorsodouro, A Cool and Artsy ‘Hood Away From the Crowds

Dorsodouro, the sestriere in Venice flanking the Giudecca Canal has everything you need for an authentic experience

Travel Guide - Day Tripper - Shopping Tips - The Curious Traveler

February 15, 2018

Travel

Insider’s Tuscany: The Beautiful and Fascinating Towns in the Lucca Countryside

The five villages below, all a short drive from Lucca, will help you experience a part of this famous region free from...

Travel Guide - Day Tripper - Village - Places

January 29, 2018

day trips from Florence

Travel

Day Trips from Florence: Scarperia

Scarperia, part of the network of Italy’s most beautiful borghi (hamlets), is about 30 km north of Florence, in the...

Village - Places - Off the beaten track - Day Tripper

January 11, 2018

what to see in Ancona

Travel

Day Tripper: Ancona

Spend a day in this ancient city founded by Greek settlers from Syracuse and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Travel Guide - Day Tripper

November 16, 2017

Culture

Lake Como's Most Romantic Walk

Como can be enjoyed at every price level and a good way to introduce yourself to the area (or savor it for the...

Walking Italy - The Curious Traveler - Day Tripper

October 12, 2017

what to see in Bolzano

Travel

Day Tripper: Bolzano

Bolzano is the gateway to the beautiful Dolomites. But before you go hiking, spend at least a day exploring the city.

Day Tripper - Travel Guide

August 11, 2017

what to see in Sicily

Travel

Day Tripper: Sicily’s Ortygia

One day in Syracuse's Ortigia, which Cicero described as ‘the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of all’.

Day Tripper - Travel Guide

Culture

An Insider's Guide to Shopping for Murano Glass

With so many choices and prices, shopping on Murano can be an overwhelming experience; a little advance homework goes a...

Shopping Tips - Made in Italy - Day Tripper - The Curious Traveler - Off the beaten track

February 9, 2017

Culture

Falling in Love With Spoleto in 48 Hours

An hour and a half northeast of Rome by train lies the intriguing Umbrian hilltop town of Spoleto

Travel Guide - The Curious Traveler - Day Tripper - Travel Tips - Off the beaten track - Inspired Stays

February 6, 2017

what to see in Padua

Travel

5 Things Not to Miss on a Day Trip to Padua

History-rich Padua is the ideal day trip from Venice.

Day Tripper - City - Places - Travel Guide

February 3, 2017

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