Italy

Here you’ll find all the Italy blogs on Wonderful Wanderings.

15 fun things to do in Rimini, Italy - Rimini Travel Guide 1

15 fun things to do in Rimini, Italy – Rimini Travel Guide

Rimini is in the Emilia-Romagna region and was founded by Romans in 268 BC. It has over 15 km of beaches and is a popular seaside…

15 fun things to do in Modena, Italy on a day trip 3

15 fun things to do in Modena, Italy on a day trip

If you’re looking for experiences related to food, art, and cars in one city; then Modena is the right fit for you. The hometown of Luciano…

The Roma Pass: The Ultimate Guide on Whether it’s Worth the Money

Over 10 million tourists go to Rome each year, making the city Italy’s most popular destination. This means one thing: it’s crowded, especially in the high…

4 days in Rome: itinerary with fun things to do and see 4

4 days in Rome: itinerary with fun things to do and see

Wondering how to spend 4 days in Rome so you see as much of the sights as possible? I created this itinerary for my own trip and am sharing it with you! It's a combination of lots of independent exploring and a couple of cool tours I took that allowed me to learn more about the city's history and (food) culture.

Doing a Colosseum Underground Tour in Rome with Walks of Italy 5

Doing a Colosseum Underground Tour in Rome with Walks of Italy

I always thought I wasn’t big on tours of the educational kind. I like exploring places by myself and I always figure that if I want…

Visiting the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena in Italy 6

Visiting the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena in Italy

The Museum Enzo Ferrari Modena consists of a main hall and the completely restored workshop of Enzo Ferrari's father. It showcases Ferrari cars and engines, dives into Ferrari's movie history and tells visitors more about the life of Enzo Ferrari.

Visiting the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese 7

Visiting the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese

The Sant' Agata Bolognese Lamborghini Museum near Bologna in Italy showcases a large collection of Lamborghini cars, as well as engines, videos and a ton of information. Make your Lamborghini visit complete with a Lamborghini factory tour and see how these beautiful cars are made. Even if you're not a car fan, like me, it's a fun place to visit.

75 fast facts about Italy that will surprise you 8

75 fast facts about Italy that will surprise you

Did you know Italy is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world? I've researched this and 70 other interesting facts about Italy and gathered them for you in this massive post. Check it out!

10 fun things to do in Parma, Italy in one day 9

10 fun things to do in Parma, Italy in one day

The colorful town of Parma in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is known for its music, medieval architecture, and impressive art. Yet, it’s even more…

6 fun city day trips from Bologna (+ a special country!) 10

6 fun city day trips from Bologna (+ a special country!)

Architecture, fast cars, and amazing food – the region of Emilia Romagna in Italy has it all. And guess what? Unlike some other regions, it’s super…

Things to do in Ferrara, Italy on a day trip 11

Things to do in Ferrara, Italy on a day trip

Smaller than Bologna, less known than Parma and Modena, Ferrara might not be the first place on your list when you’re traveling to the Emilia Romagna…

Testing the Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome, Italy 12

Testing the Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome, Italy

Taking a food tour is a great way to learn about local cuisine, to find out where the locals eat and to know how to avoid any tourist traps. I tried out the Taste of Testaccio Food Tour in Rome so I can tell you whether it's a yaay or a nay. And? You'll read that here!

Where to stay in Umbria - 7 beautiful Umbrian towns to visit 13

Where to stay in Umbria – 7 beautiful Umbrian towns to visit

If you're wondering where to go in Umbria, Italy, these 7 Umbrian towns are the answer. Think small alleys, flowers hanging from balconies and great views. They're perfect for wandering around, taking photos and eating delicious Italian food.

Going on a Bologna Food Tour with Taste Bologna 14

Going on a Bologna Food Tour with Taste Bologna

The best coffee, the finest meat, real gelato and manually rolled pasta... Want to know where the great food stores and restaurants in Bologna, Italy are? Or what to eat where? Take a food tour and find out. That's what I did!

17 things to do in Ravenna, Italy on a fun day trip 15

17 things to do in Ravenna, Italy on a fun day trip

The city of Ravenna in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy is known for its early Christian and Byzantine mosaics. As most of the mosaics of…

Visiting the little-known border town Gorizia in Italy 16

Visiting the little-known border town Gorizia in Italy

Gorizia is a small town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy where you can stand with one foot in Italy and with the other in Slovenia, where you can climb up to a castle, visit a palace and have a marvelous lunch. Obviously, I did all of that and a bit more on a sunfilled morning.

Food and fun things to do in charming little Grado, Friuli 17

Food and fun things to do in charming little Grado, Friuli

The Comune di Grado in the Friuli region of Italy is a place to wind down. Also known as "The Sunny Island", it has a completely southward facing beach, a lovely old town center and a beautiful little harbor with a great fish restaurant.

Having the Vatican Museums all to yourself... at night 18

Having the Vatican Museums all to yourself… at night

I haven’t been to Rome yet, but it’s been on my list for quite some time now. I think the reason I haven’t gone yet is…