Category: Italy

  • Ultimate 2 Day Itinerary for Cinque Terre – The Best of Italy

    Ultimate 2 Day Itinerary for Cinque Terre – The Best of Italy

    If you’re dreaming of a picturesque getaway, our 2 day itinerary for Cinque Terre is the perfect guide for you. Cinque Terre, one of Italy’s stunning coastal regions, is like walking around a postcard with its colorful villages, breathtaking hikes, and delicious cuisine. If you’re planning to spend even just 2 days in Cinque Terre,…

  • Essential Italy Packing List: How to Pack Smart for Your Trip

    Essential Italy Packing List: How to Pack Smart for Your Trip

    Packing for a week in Italy involves balancing versatility, style, and practicality. This Italy packing list is perfect for my 7 day Italy itinerary, but it can be customized depending on the month you’re visiting and how many days you plan to stay. This pack list for Italy is perfect if you plan to move…

  • 45 Essential Travel Tips for Italy That You Need to Know

    45 Essential Travel Tips for Italy That You Need to Know

    Planning a trip to Italy? Yay, I’m excited for you! To help you make the most of your Italian adventure, we’ve compiled some essential travel tips for Italy. From what to know about Italy before visiting to practical advice on navigating its vibrant cities, these tips for traveling Italy will ensure you’re well-prepared for an…

  • Is Pisa Worth It? What You Need to Know for Your Italy Trip

    Is Pisa Worth It? What You Need to Know for Your Italy Trip

    For some reason, every child learns about the Tower of Pisa when they’re between the ages of 5-8. So the question of “Is Pisa worth it?” comes up at some point with most people when they’re planning their first visit to Italy. And this really is only fair given the fact that American school children…

  • Top 10 Places to Visit in Italy

    Top 10 Places to Visit in Italy

    Exploring Italy is honestly the pleasure of a lifetime. Figuring out the best places to visit in Italy is both delightful and a cause of massive anxiety. From ancient ruins to stunning coastlines, Italy literally has it all. After much deliberation (and a lot of reminiscing about gelato and pasta), I’ve narrowed down the top…

  • The Best Month to Visit Italy Based on Your  Itinerary

    The Best Month to Visit Italy Based on Your Itinerary

    Calling all pasta aficionados, aspiring sommeliers, and Renaissance buffs! Wondering when’s the best month to visit Italy? We’ve got you covered at Basic Economy B and will walk you through the prime times to savor la dolce vita without breaking the bank. Like many destinations, deciding on the best month to visit Italy can be…

  • Florence to Cinque Terre by Train: The Ultimate 1 Day Guide

    Florence to Cinque Terre by Train: The Ultimate 1 Day Guide

    Traveling by train in Italy is one of the best ways to see the countryside and get around as economically as possible. Traveling from Florence to Cinque Terre by train is so easy it is basically a must if you’re going to be in Florence at all during your trip. Heck, Rome to Cinque Terre…

  • How See in Rome in 2 Days on a Budget

    How See in Rome in 2 Days on a Budget

    If you only have 48 hours in Rome you need to make the most of it! This 2 day Rome itinerary. So you’ve found a super cheap Ryanair flight into Ryanair for the weekend, sweet! This itinerary is ideal for that. But more broadly, this Rome travel itinerary is also great for anyone who is…

  • 7 Reasons You Need to Visit Cortona in Tuscany

    7 Reasons You Need to Visit Cortona in Tuscany

    If you’re lucky enough to be planning to spend any time in Italy in the foreseeable future, Cortona is one of the best small towns in Tuscany if you’re considering the addition of Tuscany to your Italy itinerary. There are so many charming Tuscany towns that it is daunting to know where to start. But…

  • The Best 7 Day Italy Itinerary

    The Best 7 Day Italy Itinerary

    Traveling to Italy should be on everyone’s bucket list, and you can do it without selling the farm. This 7-day Italy itinerary is designed for people who want to see the best places to visit in Italy but don’t have 2+ weeks and an unlimited budget to do so. Trains in Italy will get you everywhere…