Italy Travel Guide

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If I could only travel to one other country again, I would choose Italy!

This magnificent country is home to everything from beautiful beaches, cosy towns and ancient history to tall mountains, skiing, pretty beaches and great food.

This is the country where my UNESCO-project started on one of my family’s road trips to the Adriatic Coast. Where I got mesmerized by the beauty of World Heritage listed Venice, and where I cycled across the Apennine Mountains from Ravenna to Florence on a study trip for work. Where my nieces persuaded me (I wasn’t hard to ask) into a spontaneous weekend getaway to explore Rome, eat pizza, and get a private guided tour of picturesque Spello. And where I celebrated my 40th birthday on a week’s road trip to Cinque Terre and Tuscany.

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Picture of Assisi and the surrounding landscape.

Plan a day trip to Spello and Assisi from Rome

When in Rome, why not see more of Italy with a daytrip by train to Spello and Assisi. Learn why and how to visit these ancient Roman towns here.

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Quick Facts about Italy

Best time to visit: All year. For fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures: April – June & September – October
Popular destinations: Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast & Sicily
Unique UNESCO sites: Rome’s Historic Centre, Vatican, Venice & its Lagoons, Florence, Pompeii, Val d’Orcia & the Dolomites
Perfect for: Foodies, culture lovers, art enthusiasts, history buffs, hikers & bikers
Why I love it: Iconic cities, world-class cuisine, beautiful landscapes & charming towns. Italy has a bit of everything!

View towards the towers of San Gimignano at sunrise, framed by olive branches.

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Italy Gallery

Me drinking a spritz by the harbour in Riomaggiore.
View of Assisi and the surrounding landscape.
Me posing for a photo in a small street in Spello.
View of Riomaggiore with boats on the water in front.