Plenty of people return to Italy because one visit can barely scratch the surface. A first trip often revolves around Rome, Florence and Venice, usually completed at a pace that requires strong coffee and comfortable shoes. Repeat visits tend to look very different. Once the major landmarks have been ticked off, regional Italy starts making […]
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November on the Amalfi Coast is cool, wet, and quiet. Daytime temperatures reach 17°C to 20°C, nights drop to 8°C to 13°C, and rainfall averages around 130mm across roughly 10 rainy days. It is the rainiest month of the year. Ferries stop running, many businesses close after All Saints Day (November 1) and do not […]
The Italian countryside in August is hot, lively, and at peak capacity. Temperatures across the country range from a manageable 18-25°C (64-77°F) in the Dolomites to a sweltering 35°C (95°F) or more in southern inland areas. August is Italy’s busiest travel month, coinciding with Ferragosto (August 15th) and a wave of international visitors. Google Trends data consistently […]
Italy has no apex predators that routinely threaten humans, but its coastlines, mountains, and forests do host animals that can cause serious harm. The main risks are venomous vipers, jellyfish, aggressive wild boar, venomous marine fish, and a handful of spiders. Knowing what lives where, and what to do if you cross paths with it, […]