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Welcome to Italy!
We’re Sam & Chris, Americans living in Italy and exploring it one local meal, neighborhood, and glass of wine at a time.
Italy is a country best experienced slowly. From historic cities to wine regions and small towns, this is your starting point for planning a trip filled with local food, drink, and everyday experiences. Explore our firsthand guides below and find the Italy that’s right for you.
Where do you want to go?
Find your next Italian adventure. Start with the part of Italy you want to explore.
Planning your first trip to Italy?
Start with these practical guides to plan your route, get around, and eat well along the way.
Start planning your trip
Build a realistic itinerary, choose your stops, and get the essentials in place before you book.
Getting around by train
Understand Italy’s trains, booking options, and practical tips for getting between destinations.
Eat well, skip the tourist traps
Know what to look for when choosing restaurants so you can find the local food you came for.
PERSONALIZED ITALY TRIP HELP
Want help putting your Italy trip together?
Get one-on-one guidance from an American living in Italy. We’ll talk through your itinerary, logistics, food, wine, and local experiences, so you can book your own trip with a clearer plan.
A FREE STARTING POINT
Get your free 10-day Italy itinerary
Prefer to start planning on your own? Get a realistic 10-day plan for first-time visitors, plus maps, hotel tips, and train advice.
Explore all our Italy guides
Browse our firsthand city itineraries, food and drink guides, and wine-region adventures. Filter by region below.
Our Approach to Italy Travel
Italy is by far one of the most amazing countries to visit and we have vacationed in Italy on five separate occasions before ultimately moving to Italy during the Summer of 2024.
We live in Italy and plan trips around food, wine, neighborhoods, and regional culture, not just must-see sights. Every guide is based on firsthand travel and designed to help you experience Italy beyond the highlights.
With so much to see and do in the country, we’ve crafted the most incredible Italy itinerary that will highlight all of our favorite places as well as our favorite places to indulge in local wine, beer and spirits!
Useful Italy travel resources
Flights: Starting at $600
Find flights to Italy ➝
ETIAS (coming late 2026)
Check visa info here ➝
Hotels: $120 – $350+
Check available hotels ➝
Trains: $10 – $80+ per trip
Learn more about train travel ➝
Car Rental: $35 – $70+/day
Find rental cars here ➝
eSims: $4 – $50+
Find eSims here ➝
Food: $50 – $100+ per day
Find dining spots ➝
Drinks: $5 – $25+ per day
Find great drink spots ➝
Activities / Tours: $10 – $100+
Find and book tours/tastings ➝
Travel & Medical Insurance
Protect your trip ➝
Prefer to see Italy instead?
We document our travels across Italy on YouTube, sharing real experiences, honest tips, and plenty of food and wine along the way.
You can explore our Italy playlist here and see what these destinations actually feel like before you go.
Find Your Next Destination
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