Whether you're taking a train from Rome to Naples or Venice to Monterosso, wherever you end up in Italy you will be exposed to delicious food traditions. The meal is a time to relax, eat at leisure, and to enjoy the company around you. This includes ample time to enjoy yourself after you’ve completed your dinner, chatting with friends and enjoying an Italian digestif or ‘digestivo.’
When it comes to Carnival, Venice is the place to be. Whether you're flying directly into the city or taking the train from Rome this is a can't miss event. The idea of the Venetian Carnival is one of wonder — filled with colorful masks, rich music, sumptuous balls, energetic parades, elegant dancing, and bacchanalian carousing.
Whether you're doing a tour of Tuscany or staying in Lombardy, it should come as no surprise that Italy’s ancient and diverse food culture would yield a plethora of amazing eateries. All this variety can cause confusion, as terms that seem familiar can mean something completely different. For instance, a bar is not just where you go for drinks, but for a quick espresso and snack on the way to work.
With Rome’s history spanning at least 28 centuries, you can bet your travel booties that it’ll take longer than a couple of days to fully experience its majesty. If you're arriving into Rome by plane, you can hop on a train at Fiumicino Airport that will take you directly to Rome Termini train station. Once you get to Rome there are countless things to see, do, and eat. Here we highlight 30 things to do in Rome you can't miss.
Long before Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) was built or high-speed trains were able to take you from Rome to Florence a statue was created that would forever be part of Italy's history.
As soon as you arrive at Rome's Termini train station you know you are in a truly special city. There’s a proverb that goes: “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. It means that any major feat worth accomplishing requires time, effort and perseverance... but the end results can be extraordinary. Of course, that’s literally true of Rome.
One could argue that there is nothing more comforting than fried food. And if you're headed towards Tuscany the food is no different, especially one of the best snacks in Florence — coccoli, which translates as “cuddles” in Italian.
Coccoli are small balls of dough fried in olive oil, and traditionally stuffed with prosciutto ham and a creamy fresh cheese called stracchino. You can also find these with sweet fillings and served as a dessert.
For those of us who suffer through the long, grey, frigid northern American winters, the idea of a summertime that’s “too hot” seems a little far-fetched. But Europe has been struck with severe, even lethal heatwaves over the past few years, with temperatures in Italy hitting the hundred-degree mark for days or weeks on end, and high humidity making the heat feel even more oppressive.
When it comes to apres ski, Europe’s legendary ski destinations have been doing it right for decades. With many of these destinations accessible by train, learn how some of the best Italian ski resorts keep the fun going with fine dining, spas and outdoor activities long after the lifts close.
Italy is home to countless wonderful cities, and with an equally amazing rail system, visiting these locations is very easy. A surefire way to craft a memorable holiday is to seek out a little bit of the unknown. In this guide, we’ve assembled an eclectic list of five places to visit in one of Italy's best cities, Milan.
