Italy Beyond the Obvious

06/01/2026

Planning to toss a coin into Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain? Take note of the new visitor rules.

To help protect one of the city’s most treasured landmarks and manage growing visitor numbers, access to the fountain’s lower viewing area is now regulated. Visitor numbers are limited, and tourists wishing to enter the area closest to the fountain are required to pay a small access fee, while views from the surrounding piazza remain free. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time as queues are expected ⛲️

06/01/2026

Trade turkey for tagliatelle this Thanksgiving 🇮🇹

Thanksgiving is a great time to visit Italy! Here are five reasons why you should consider celebrating American Thanksgiving in Italy.

05/28/2026

You heard it here first:

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

05/25/2026

Italy might not have made it to the World Cup this time, but soccer is woven into the fabric of Italian culture.

From packed piazzas on match day to generations debating tactics over espresso, the passion runs far deeper than any single tournament.

Here's how to watch a game during your trip 🇮🇹

https://italybeyondtheobvious.com/italian-soccer-for-the-traveler

If you want to see a soccer game as part of your Italy trip, here are the basics: when to go, who to see, how to get tickets

05/25/2026

Parts of southern Italy remain relatively untouched by travelers, particularly the region of Molise, so much so that many haven't heard of it.

Read about the picturesque spots to explore in these regions below 👇🏼

Discover hidden gems in Puglia and Molise, Italy—authentic villages, coastal towns, and cultural escapes perfect for a peaceful spring travel experience.

05/21/2026

Planning a trip to Turin and don't know where to start?

Step 1. Contact us to plan your trip for you.
Step 2. Read this article

You're welcome 😊

Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip to Turin, Italy, including the best things to do, places to stay, and more.

05/20/2026

Are you planning a trip to Italy this year and worried about the new EU exit/entry system?

Rest assured, there is nothing you need to do ahead of time, BUT please be aware that wait times through customs might take longer than usual - sorry we don’t make the rules!

✨ What is it?
The EES is an automated IT system for non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay within the EU.

✨ How does EES work?
If you arrive at a border crossing point for the first time since the EES started, you will have to provide your personal data. Passport control officers will take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints. This information will be recorded in a digital file. You may be asked or required to use a “self-service” kiosk at the airport prior to meeting the passport control officer to do the data entry and scan yourself.

If you’re still unsure please check the Official European Union EES website.

05/17/2026

Want to know what the former editor of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Lucky takes on her trips to Italy? Read whats in her bag here...

A polished color palette and the versatility of pajama pants, from the founder of The Flair Index

05/17/2026

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05/15/2026

There is no good reason to stand in a three-hour ticket line at the Uffizi.

Here's how not to do it and how to enter quickly and smoothly 👇🏼

Five ways to visit Florence's Uffizi Gallery in Florence, one way to avoid, and five options for buying your own skip-the-line tickets.