Trip planning Updated 30 July 2026
One Week in Italy, Routes That Work
One week in Italy? Three routes that work: Rome with Florence, Venice with the north, or Naples and Amalfi, and why three cities in seven days wastes one.
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Naples & the Amalfi Coast Updated 29 July 2026
Naples for the First Time: The City People Are Wrong About
Loud, dense and the best eating in Italy: what to see in Naples, how the neighbourhoods work, what the safety reputation is about, and why stay longer.
Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
Venice for the First Time: How the City Actually Works
Arriving, getting around and avoiding queues: the vaporetto, the sestieri, when the day-tripper crowd comes and goes, and why staying the night helps.
Trip planning Updated 22 April 2026
Rome or Florence: Which to Visit First
Rome or Florence for your first Italy trip? Ancient empire versus Renaissance art, size, food, day trips and cost, with a clear verdict for each traveler.
Trip planning Updated 14 January 2026
First Time in Italy: The Complete First-Timer Guide
Planning your first trip to Italy? When to go, where to base yourself, how to move between cities, what to book ahead, and which rookie mistakes to skip.