Italy has been part of my life in a way that goes beyond tourism. I lived in Milan, took cooking classes across multiple regions, tasted wine in Umbria before most Americans knew Umbria existed, and have spent more hours at farm tables in Tuscany than I can count. When I write about Italy, I’m not writing from a single trip — I’m writing from decades of eating, drinking, and traveling there with genuine curiosity.
These guides are for travelers who want to go deeper than the highlights reel. The cooking class where a Sicilian grandmother teaches you to make pasta by feel. The agriturismo that serves wine from its own vines at dinner. The lake town that rewards you for getting there early, before the day-trippers arrive. That’s the Italy I write about.
Start Planning Your Italy Trip
- Best Italy Itinerary for 10 Days: A Slower, More Beautiful Way to See Italy
- Italy Trip Planning: Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany and Umbria
- Italy Itineraries for Foodies
- Vacation Rentals in Italy: Why They Can Be Better Than Hotels
Cooking Classes and Food Experiences
- 14 Best Cooking Classes in Italy: Compared by Destination
- The Best Cooking Classes in Florence
- Rome for Food Lovers: Best Food Tours, Cooking Classes and Hotels
- Food and Wine in Capri: A Culinary Adventure
Tuscany and Umbria
- Planning a Tuscany Food and Wine Trip
- Tuscany vs. Umbria: Which Italian Region Is Better?
- Best Agriturismo in Tuscany: Eight Farm Stays
- Best Tuscany Farm Stays With Cooking Classes
- Wine Tasting in Tuscany: A Complete Guide
- Where to Go Wine Tasting in Italy: Spotlight on Umbria
- Chiesa del Carmine: A Hidden Gem in Umbria
- Tuscany Destination Wedding Venues on Vineyards
Milan and the Italian Lakes
- Milan, Italy Travel Guide: Food, Hotels and Day Trips
- Milan’s Top Attractions for a Quick Visit
- Best Day Trips From Milan: Lakes, Wine and Hidden Gems
- Lake Como vs. Lake Maggiore: Which Is Better?
- Where to Stay on Lake Maggiore: Best Towns and Hotels
- Best Towns on Lake Maggiore for a Scenic Italy Escape
- Where to Stay on Lake Como: Best Towns and Hotels
Italian Coast and Islands
- Amalfi Coast vs. Cinque Terre: Which Italian Coastline Should You Visit?
- The Best Way to Enjoy Capri
- Best Food and Wine Experiences in Capri