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06/24/2026
Everything you need to know about Piedmont 🍷
This Destination in Italy Is One of the Country's Best-kept Secrets—With Prized White Truffles, Michelin-starred Restaurants, and the 'King' and 'Queen' of Wines Piedmont, Italy, should be at the top of every food and wine lover's travel list, thanks to its white truffles, UNESCO-recognized vineyards, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Because choosing between:
Amalfi or Puglia?
Tuscany or Umbria?
Rome first or last?
Car or train?
shouldn’t take away from the excitement.
A great itinerary is about knowing what to leave out as much as what to include. That’s where we come in 🙏🏼🇮🇹
Send us a DM if you don’t know where to start with trip planning it Italy, we’ll take it right off your hands!
06/21/2026
This is one for the hikers 🥾
Discover Italy through ancient pilgrim walking trails Follow centuries-old pilgrim trails through Lazio’s medieval towns, sacred landmarks and ancient landscapes
06/19/2026
Surrounded by vineyards, hilltop villages and ancient churches, this stay speaks for itself...
La Darbia Chianti: A New Tuscan Hotel Inside an Ancient Hamlet | SUITCASE Magazine La Darbia in Chianti is a new 17-suite hotel set in a restored 11th-century hamlet on a 37-acre Tuscan estate, just 25 minutes from Florence.
06/16/2026
The coffee scene in Milan sits on two ends of the spectrum, from historic cafes to contemporary roasters. Both are a rite of passage for locals and travelers.
Here's your ultimate Milanese coffee guide 👇🏼
Coffee shops and cafés in Milan that are masters of their craft Milanese coffee culture is defined by its pace and quiet ritual, whether taking an espresso standing, or at one of the city’s cafes.
What Americans should know before visiting Italy 🇮🇹
Italy isn’t a place to rush through. The magic is often found in slowing down, lingering over long lunches, wandering quiet streets, and enjoying the rhythm of everyday life.
You don’t need to see everything in one trip. Choose fewer places, stay longer, and experience more.
The most memorable moments are often beyond the famous sights, in hilltop villages, local restaurants, coastal towns, and places that still feel authentically Italian.
A few things to remember:
☕ Coffee culture is different
🚆 Trains make travelling between cities easy
👟 Comfortable shoes matter more than stylish ones
🍝 Dinner starts later than many Americans expect
Come prepared to embrace a different pace, and you’ll return home with wonderful memories
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06/13/2026
Planning a trip to Puglia this summer? Here are some dining spots you'll want on your radar.
If you want your entire itinerary taken off your to-do list, reach out to us 💌
The best restaurants in Puglia, Italy Until recently, Puglia was southern Italy’s best kept secret. But now, it’s high time to enjoy the edible delights on offer in Italy’s heel
Who can’t wait for long leisurely dinners and aperitivo on the coast in Italy this summer? 🌞🍹🍝
If you haven’t booked your summer trip yet, send this to someone you want to take to Italy with you 💕
06/07/2026
Discover the city where history, myth and modernity intertwine at every turn.
A mystic's guide to Turin, Italy's capital of the occult The city at the foot of the Alps in Northern Italy is a centre of great religious significance — as well as a haven for lovers of the occult.
06/04/2026
Experience ancient hydrothermal heritage in natural caves, coastal rock pools, and at modern thermal parks across the island of Ischia.
Italy's Hot Springs Island Has Been Luring Bathers Since Ancient Rome An hour by ferry from Naples, Ischia has natural hot springs, cave baths, and thermal parks.
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