Torre di Arnolfo, or Arnolfo’s Tower, is a medieval tower located inside Palazzo Vecchio (Vecchio Palace) in Florence, Italy. It has a crenelated Chemin de Ronde with an imposing height of 312 feet (95 m) overlooking the city. Its rusticated stone facade is reminiscent of that of Pitti Palace and...

Uber has become a part of life in most major cities around the world. Whether you live in a busy metro such as New York or a smaller city like Jaipur, traveling in an Uber (or Lyft, in some places) is very common. In fact, when I traveled to Italy,...

Florence is a beautiful city that must be on your Italy travel itinerary. Located in the famous Tuscany region, this city was the heart of the Renaissance movement in Europe in the 16th century. Art and culture can be seen spilling out from ancient buildings with elaborate facades onto the...

Is Rome worth visiting? That is a question I get asked a lot when I talk about my solo trip to Italy. Most people I talk to get excited about visiting Venice, and art lovers go ga-ga about Florence. Rome however, has something a little different to offer. Known as...

Venice, Italy at night is – simply put – magical. There are no other words to express how beautiful and breathtaking it is to see the moon shining in the canal waters. Picture this. You walk along nearly empty alleys and pause to hear whispers and laughs of restaurateurs and...

Do you have a weekend in Venice? Or perhaps you’re planning your Italy itinerary and only have one and a half days to spare for Venice? This itinerary will guide you through everything you should do, see, and experience in your 36 hours in Venice. Venice is a wonderful destination,...

Italy is a fantastic place to explore solo – not only is there tons of things to do, the locals are wonderful and the food is exquisite! Looking back, I am so glad that I decided to embark on this journey by myself in a quest to prove to myself...

How often do you find yourself looking for the most scenic viewpoints when traveling to a new place? Luckily, in Italy, you do not need to look hard. There are countless sights to stop and stare in this beautiful country. In particular, there are 9 spots that will absolutely take...

If you are an art lover or enthusiast, there are probably few places on earth as delightful as Italy. Being a self-proclaimed lover of all types of art, I was overjoyed at the prospect of seeing world-renowned pieces at the museums in Italy while planning my trip. When you are...