San Gimignano: Inside Tuscany’s Medieval Tower Town
San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval towns, famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers. Here is what to see, eat, and know before you visit.
San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval towns, famous for its fourteen surviving stone towers. Here is what to see, eat, and know before you visit.
Palermo’s Quattro Canti is one of Sicily’s most striking baroque squares. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit, including horse carriage rides, nearby landmarks, and practical travel tips.
The Amalfi Coast offers some of the most dramatic sea views in Europe. Here is what to expect, where to go, and when to visit this iconic stretch of Italian coastline.
Positano on the Amalfi Coast draws visitors from across the world. Here’s what actually makes it so special — and everything you need to plan your visit.
Basilicata’s only coastal town has sea caves you can only reach by boat, water clear enough to see 20 metres down, and almost none of the crowds found further along the Tyrrhenian coast. Here is what to know before you visit Maratea.
Trastevere is one of Rome’s oldest and most distinctive neighbourhoods, sitting on the west bank of the Tiber. Here is what you need to know before you visit.
From a hotel window on the Amalfi Coast to a boat on Lake Como, Italy’s best views are specific, accessible, and exactly as good as their reputation. Here is where to find them.
Kindred Women Travelers has already run a Lake Como to Tuscany itinerary — small group, values-driven, the slow-Italy model we always recommend. Here is why we are paying attention.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Europe. A practical guide to the best views — from hotel rooms, boat trips, and clifftop gardens — and when to visit.
Udine was shaped by 377 years of Venetian rule. Here’s what the Republic built in Piazza San Giacomo — and why the Lion of St Mark is still standing.
Udine spent 377 years under Venetian rule, from 1420 to 1797. The Lion of St Mark, the clock tower modelled on the one in Piazza San Marco, and the Gothic loggia in Piazza San Giacomo are all still standing. Here is what the Venetian Republic left behind.
Udine’s Piazza San Giacomo has looked the same since the 1400s. The Loggia del Lionello, the clock tower, the Venetian columns — here is what to see, eat, and do in Friuli’s most underrated city.
Discover Piazza San Giacomo in Udine — one of Italy’s finest medieval squares. This practical guide covers the history, key buildings, what to see, and how to get there.
Civita di Bagnoregio is a medieval hilltop village in Lazio slowly crumbling into the valley below. Here’s what to know before you visit this remarkable, endangered piece of Italian history.
Maratea is Basilicata’s only coastal town — a hillside village above the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to a famous Christ statue, a medieval harbour, and some of southern Italy’s best seafood. Here is what to know before you go.
Plan your Dolomites Italy trip with this complete guide. Discover the best time to visit, top hikes, where to stay, and how to get there from the US.
Find out how to open a bank account in Italy as an American. Our 2026 guide covers the best banks, required documents, and digital alternatives.
Planning a move to Italy with your family? This complete guide covers Italian state schools, international schools, enrolment, costs and settling in.
Can Americans buy property in Italy? Yes. The process is more straightforward than you think. Here is your complete 2026 guide for Americans.
Healthcare in Italy for Americans: how the SSN works, private insurance options, finding a doctor, and what Medicare doesn’t cover. 2026 guide.
Learn how banking in Italy for Americans works. Open an account, handle FBAR, manage transfers and taxes when you move to Italy. 2026 guide.
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