One day itinerary for Palermo, Sicily

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy -- from exploring Scottish towns in Tuscany to falling in love with Umbria's capital in just a day -- but my audience consistently grills me on how little I cover Sicily (even though I had been to Catania before and would return for a number of reasons).…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMay 24, 20260Comments

Italy

A Foodie Road Trip Through Puglia

Puglia is a southern Italian region that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years for good reason. She's dreamy. But while most people know to come here for the region's impeccable beaches, where many fail to do proper research is knowing what to eat. Puglia, like every Italian region from the hidden gem…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 9, 20260Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary for Perugia, Italy

After a series of spontaneous decisions, while in Florence, I cancelled my ticket back to New York City to extend my time in Italy. I had no idea where I was going, where I would sleep, or what I would do, but needing to make a quick decision, I looked on a map and saw…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 2, 20250Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary for Venice, Italy

My first time ever stepping foot in Italy was in the city of Venice back in 2017. I vividly remember skipping down the streets, dancing in pure and utter bliss. Nearly ten years later, I would be brought back to Venice just for a day when a work opportunity arose. While I fully stand by…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 20, 20250Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Parma, Italy

I will never forget my first time in Parma, Italy. I had just spent one day in Milan, and admittedly, Milano is not my favorite. But I had a flight out of MXP just a few days later, so I had two options: hang in Milan for another day, or head somewhere new. I chose…

ByKaitlyn RosatiDecember 3, 20240Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Aosta, Italy

After spending a day in Alba, I looked on a map and saw just how close I was to Italy's least explored region: Valle d'Aosta. With a three-hour commute, including two trains and a bus ride, I could be in the region's capital, Aosta, to properly explore. The rest is history. I knew VERY little…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 27, 20240Comments

Italy

Exploring Italy’s Least Visited Region: Valle d’Aosta

Italy is made up of 20 regions total. You're likely familiar with the popular ones like Sicily and Tuscany, and maybe not as familiar with foodie-forward Piedmont and the wildly underrated Le Marche region. But, out of all 20 Italian regions, the smallest and least populated title goes to Valle d'Aosta or "Aosta Valley." So,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 27, 20240Comments

Italy

Know Before You Go: Truffle Hunting (With Dogs!) in Alba, Italy

One of the coolest experiences you can partake in while in Italy is going truffle hunting with dogs in Alba. Yes, you read that correctly; Italian dogs lead the way for you to find precious truffles. There are many factors that go into enhancing your experience, including but not limited to what time of year…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 26, 20240Comments

Italy

10 Things To Eat in Italy’s Piedmont Region

Piedmont is a culinary mecca of a region in Italy. Known for many local delicacies like truffle, hazelnuts, and chocolate, this northwestern Italian region proves that Italian cuisine is far beyond just pizza and pasta. In my experience from having been all over the country, Piedmont has some of the most unique dishes in Italian…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 26, 20240Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Alba, Italy

I've been all over the country of Italy, from small beach towns in Liguria to the marble mountains of Tuscany, but one small city had remained at the top of my bucket list through it all: Alba. Aside from truffle hunting with pups, I was unsure of what else I wanted to do in the…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 26, 20240Comments