Our Italian blog
Diverse articles about Italy and all things Italian!
10 things to do in Rome (apart from the Colosseum, the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, etc…)
10 interesting things to do when in Rome
Get lost in Venice
Getting lost in Venice is a great way to explore the city away from the madding crowds.
La passeggiata: my favourite time of day...
The passeggiata is an Italian tradition you must join when in Italy
Ride the Metro and save those tired legs....
Rome's Metro system can come in very handy for getting around the Etewrnal City
Ten things to expect when you first go to Italy
Ten things that might surprise the first time visitor to Italy
Ten gelato flavours you must try!
Ten gelato flavours to try the next time you are in Italy.
Italy’s Borromean Islands: the jewels of the lake
Floating like three glittering jewels dropped into the broad waters of Italy’s Lake Maggiore, each year the Borromean Islands draw tens...
Mercato Centrale: Rome’s not-so-secret lunch spot
We often take guests on our guided tours of Italy to Mercato Centrale to enjoy a lunch - the choices are fantastic!
What is aperitivo in Italy?
One of the joys of taking one of our guided tours of Italy is that every afternoon there's the chance to enjoy an aperitivo and relax.
How to order coffee in Italy
Italians do coffee really well, and here are some hints to make sure you enjoy the coffee you order in Italy .











