With its iconic cities, beautiful hilltop towns, world-famous wineries, and glistening, golden light, it’s no surprise that spending a few days in Tuscany is one of the most popular additions to first-timers’ Italy itineraries! If you’re planning your first trip to the region and are curious about how to make the most of a short ... Read more The post How to Enjoy 3 Days in Tuscany: Itinerary Ideas With or Without a Car! appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

While the beautiful, food-centered city of Parma is better known as an excellent place to day trip to rather than as a place to base yourself when visiting Emilia-Romagna, the truth is that there are several excellent day trips from Parma, too! Situated about an hour northwest by train of its more famous cousin, Bologna, ... Read more The post 7+ Fun Day Trips from Parma, Italy (+ How to Get There) appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

As the home of Milan’s iconic Gothic cathedral and the launchpad to some of the city’s best sightseeing, there’s no doubt that the magnificent Piazza del Duomo in Milan is one of the absolute best places to visit in the city–or even in Italy as a whole! From here, you’re located within a very short ... Read more The post 7 Marvelous Things to Do in Milan’s Piazza del Duomo appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

I’ll be perfectly honest: even as extremely experienced travelers who have spent years bouncing around Europe, we were a bit nervous about booking a Barcelona to Rome ferry with Grimaldi Lines. Why? Probably the same reason that brought you to this blog post: the generally abysmal online reviews for Grimaldi Lines, complete with a 1.5-star ... Read more The post What’s it Like to Take a Ferry From Barcelona to Rome? (Grimaldi Lines Review) appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

In the mood to shop for souvenirs and wondering what to buy in Venice, Italy? Luckily, you’re spoiled for choice! Venice’s long history as a trading empire means that its tradition as a shopping emporium reaches back a full 1000 years or so, and shopping in Venice remains delightful today. (Though getting your goods home ... Read more The post What to Buy in Venice: 15 Best Souvenirs from Venice appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

Stand along Venice’s famous Riva degli Schiavoni, staring out over the Venetian Lagoon, and you’ll quickly notice something enticing about this unique city: the dense historic center is only one of many islands in Venice. Technically, the historic center itself is made up of many Venetian islands, but islands that are so tightly knit that ... Read more The post 7 Beautiful, Outlying Islands in Venice (+ Map) appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

Chewy crust, perfectly fresh tomato sauce, savory cheese that seems to dissolve on your tongue: these are just a few things to expect when devouring your first (and second, and dozenth) pizza in Italy! If you’re dreaming of enjoying plenty of pizza on your upcoming Italy trip but find yourself curious about what differences to ... Read more The post How to Eat Pizza in Italy: 13 Practical Tips (+ Toppings Guide!) appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

A legendary food scene, a gently rolling countryside, surprising cities, world-class art that you may not have heard of, and a distinct lack of crowds: these are just a few things waiting to be discovered as part of a 7 day Emilia-Romagna itinerary! Sandwiched between many of the most popular places to visit in Italy ... Read more The post Enchanting Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Itinerary for 7 Food-Filled Days appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

With its winding cobblestone lanes, colorful buildings, bustling shops, and a plethora of classic Roman restaurants, it’s no surprise that Rome’s Trastevere is one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Eternal City! Set just across the Tiber from Centro Storico (the name “Trastevere” literally translates more or less as “across the Tiber”), visiting Trastevere ... Read more The post Trastevere, Rome: 17 Terrific Things to Do (+ Travel Guide & Map!) appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more

If you’re dreaming of enjoying early mornings among ancient monuments, afternoons by the sparkling sea, and evenings exploring on foot with (yet another) scoop of gelato in hand, it’s safe to say that this guide to spending the summer in Italy is for you! A quick glance at the map is enough to see why ... Read more The post Summer in Italy: How to Plan Your Sun-Soaked Dream Trip! appeared first on Our Escape Clause ..read more