Every year in Trentino, La Magnalonga dell’Alta Vallagarina invites participants to a food and wine festival on foot. Over a 10-kilometer course, you are treated to local food, wine, and music among Trentino’s vineyards, forests, and historic town centers, as part of this long (longa) eat (mangia/magna).

Here is my experience with Italy’s digital nomad visa appointment at the Chicago consulate. I’m sharing what you can expect at the appointment, what I was asked to submit as part of the appointment, and what I had prepared and didn’t need.

The Colosseum, the Vatican, the Borghese—they’re some of Rome’s most popular attractions, and I understand why. But, there are many sites in the Eternal City that are worth exploring, and you will not be fighting crowds or waiting in seemingly endless lines for tickets. Here are some of my favorites.

Here’s a roundup of places to eat near the Vatican in the Prati neighborhood

There is no better way to get a taste of an Italian town, literally and metaphorically, than visiting the local market. Visiting the market is incredible for people-watching, getting a sense of what locals cook at home, and sampling seasonal, local produce.

There is no shortage of incredible food and wine experiences in Tuscany. If you have a car, here are my three recommendations within a 30-minute drive of Montepulciano for eating and drinking under the Tuscan sun.

If you don’t want to drive outside of the town for wine tastings, here are my favorite places to do tastings in Montepulciano in the historic center.

Here are my tips for navigating the rental car process in Italy, especially as a solo traveler.

When in Venice, I like to nibble and sip my way through the city, so I have an appreciation for the cicchetti offerings. Here are a couple of my favorite cicchetti bars and some other favorite spots as well.

There are some places that photos cannot do justice, and for me, Venice is one of them. Here are 7 ways to make sure you don’t miss out on the magic of the Floating City.

While Frascati is an easy day trip from Rome, stay longer and experience the food, wine, and scenery with locals.

Falling in love with la dolce vita and making my first friend while in a blissful food coma

Where to eat, find the best views, and soak in ambiance in lovely Lucca

From my favorite viewpoint to food tour, here are the experiences I recommend you have while in Turin.

Resist the urge to take a day trip to Cinque Terre. Here are 5 things to do if you have a few days.