One day in Ravenna is just enough to cover the highlights of this not-to-be-missed, small Italian city. If you have time, enjoy it over multiple days.
One Day in Ravenna, Italy: Mosaics and More
Pic of the Week: Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna
On a recent trip to Ravenna, Italy, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the interior of the Basilica di San Vitale, including this incredible dome.
Solo Travel in Italy Two Ways: Group and Independent
Two different styles of solo travel in Italy: one traveler went as part of a group tour, one explored independently. Here they share their stories.
Cathedral of Syracuse: My Favorite Church in Europe
Like a lot of travelers, I have seen many, many churches in Europe. In Sicily, I found my favorite: the Cathedral of Syracuse.
Pic of the Week: Lenno on Lake Como, Italy
This sunny photo of the waterfront in Lenno, Italy on the shore of Lake Como was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
Soft Adventure in Sicily: Climbing Mount Etna the Easy Way
Information and lots of photos on how to climb Mount Etna the easy way. Soft adventure in Sicily.
Ancient Sites in Sicily on a Resort Holiday
A trip to learn about the ancient sites of Rome and Greece in Sicily. A trip to relax at a resort. On this tour we had it all.
Solo Traveler on a Solos-Only Tour
What’s it like to go solo on a solos-only tour? Here’s your answer with an overview of a fun and educational one-week trip to Sicily.
Pic of the Week: Dusk on Lake Como, Italy
A Solo Travel Society member shares with us this peaceful shot of boats on a quiet Lake Como in Varenna, Italy.
Cooking Class and Dinner in Rome
A pizza and gelato cooking class in Rome reminded me of what I had already learned about Italians and cooking: simple is better.
A Fabulous Trastevere Food Tour
The Trastevere food tour is a delicious way to explore about Rome. Take the tour with me (in photos) and learn about my favorite discoveries.
Pic of the Week: Porto Venere, Italy
I just love the colors in this photo of Porto Venere on Italy’s Ligurian coast. It was shared with us by a member of the Solo Travel Society.
Bold Connection Makes for Magical Meeting: Umbria, Italy
The magical meeting of Sofia and Antonio in Italy’s Umbrian hills stands out as one of my best travel days ever. It was an experience for all my senses.
Pic of the Week: Manarola, Italy
Sunshine, blue sky and water, and colorful buildings clinging to the rocks. What’s not to love about this photo of Manarola, Italy?
Solo Travel Destination: Lake Como, Italy
This Solo Travel Society member spent five days working her way around Italy’s Lake Como, and enjoyed it from every vantage point.
Solo Travel Destination: Florence, Italy
Three Solo Travel Society members from three different countries share their impressions of Florence from their separate trips to Italy.
Pic of the Week: Pozzuoli, Italy
Visiting Pozzuoli, Italy, the place of her birth, awakened this Solo Travel Society member’s desire to explore it. Here she shares a view of the city.
Pic of the Week: Canal in Venice, Italy
From her first solo journey, this Solo Travel Society member shares with us a romantic scene discovered on a canal in Venice, Italy.
Bitter to Smooth: Tasting Olive Oil in Lombardy
Tasting olive oil in Lombardy is an absolute pleasure. Tasting fresh olives – not so much! A tour of Frantoio Montecroce provides a delicious lesson.
Discovering Franciacorta: Please Don’t Wake Me
The setting: a grand palazzo in the Italian countryside of Lombardy. The drink: the delicately bubbly Franciacorta of Berlucchi. If this is a dream, please don’t wake me!