Venice This place is overcrowded, expensive, and the food can be iffy. However, I would tell you not to miss it. There is no place like...

Magic! That is the first word that comes to mind when I think about Matera. Although there are attractions to see in Matera, the real attraction is the town itself. The cave dwellings were occupied as housing up until the 1950s when the Italian government moved everyone out due to the squalor in the town. It now has had a renaissance with boutique hotels and restaurants. Grab a seat on a terrace overlooking the Sassi at dusk and it will be an experience that will remain w

The cradle of the Renaissance. To think that so many creative minds were centered in this relatively small space in such a short span of time is mind-boggling. In their wake, they left Florence an embarrassing cache of priceless artwork and architecture. This abundance of riches can be overwhelming for the first-time visitor, but also take the time to wander aimlessly in this fantastic walking city and you will be rewarded with medieval streets and buildings as well as Rena

Positano is an expensive town, and you can expect to pay more here than other cities and it is much more expensive than other towns in the south. Believe me when I tell you that you should budget some extra Euro for this stop. I can also tell you that it will be worth every penny you spend. I would suggest that you do not do a day trip here because you will be joining a bunch of other folks from Capri, Rome and Naples. Spend the money to get a room so that you can be there

Tropea is a place that you might confuse for the Caribbean if the food weren’t so damn good! The beaches are white and sandy and the water is clear and blue. Together, they make for a lovely holiday location. This is the place to spend some quality beach time while enjoying Calabrian cuisine. It is far removed from the tourist hot spots which can be a blessing and a curse. It is a long drive from Naples or Positano. However, it is only a one-hour drive from Lamezia Ter

Rome can be overwhelming because of its size and busy pace. More than just about any city, I say that where your hotel is located will...