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How to get from Fiumicino to Rome: the Leonardo Express isn’t the right choice for everyone

Four people arrive at Fiumicino and do what everyone tells them to do. They head to…

The Florence to San Gimignano trip that went wrong — and what we learned from it

San Gimignano does not have a train station. That is the first thing you need to…

Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: Best Route, Trains, Ferries and Mistakes to Avoid

Every list you have ever seen about things to do at Lake Como starts the same…

Top Things to Do and See Around Lake Como

Every list you have ever seen about the top things to do at Lake Como starts…

Lake Como ferry guide: how to not waste half your day in a queue

I have been coming to Lake Como my entire life and I know exactly how Lake…

First Time in Rome: What I Tell Every Person Who Asks Me

I live in Rome. I was born here. And there is a version of this city…

Trastevere Rome Guide 2026: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat and What to Avoid

There is a moment that happens to almost everyone who visits Trastevere for the first time.…

The Best Places to Visit in Italy in 2026 (Ranked Honestly By a Local)

Most Italy travel lists are written by people who spent two weeks here and called themselves…

Rome Travel Guide 2026: Practical Local Tips Most Visitors Learn Too Late

Every year, I watch two types of tourists arrive in Rome. One pays too much for…

The Best Way to Travel Italy: Complete Tourist Guide 2026

There are hundreds of guides to Italy online. Most of them are written by people who…