Italy is one of the most traveled countries in the world, so I'll save my time and yours by not rambling on about the country's beautiful architecture and food because there are countless blogs and articles about that already. But, having sorted through hundreds of my favorite photos from various trips to Italy, here are my thoughts and recommendations:
1. Yes, the architecture everywhere really is stunning.
2. I'm obviously obsessed with Italian food, especially tortellini and seafood!
3. There's no shame in taking a break from pizza, pasta, and bread to have some good sushi!
4. Speaking of pizza, if you're in Naples, skip it altogether unless you like a mushy and soggy crust - yuck!
5. The Venice Biennale is fabulous.
6. Never say no to gelato -- even if you're full, you'll never regret it!
7. Italy is the perfect place to meet up with old friends after a long time apart, especially if they live to eat like I do :)
Enjoy!
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Basilica de Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 2015
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Biennale 2015, Venice, 2015
 | Colosseum, Rome, 2013
 | Tortelloni di zucca, Bologna, 2013
| Polenta and porcini mushrooms, Monguelfo, 2025 |
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 | The Baptism of Christ mosaic, Arian Baptistry, Ravenna, 2013
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Seafood mezze starters, Ristorante La Feluca, Venice, 2017
 | | It takes a lot of swimming and a lot of cakes to beat the Mediterranean summer heat, Orvieto, 2024 |
 | Fontana di Trevi, Rome, 2013
 | | Fritto misto (anchovies, calamari, and shrimp), Ristorante Acqua Pazza, Venice, 2017 |
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| Amphitheater, Pompeii, 2023 |
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Proscuitto and cantaloupe, Bologna, 2013
 | | Even a toddler knows the best meats are raw meats, especially when dressed up with crème fraîche and black truffles! Orvieto, 2024 |
 | Orgiastic dance and Dionysiac ritual initiation mural, Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii, 2023
 | Tortellini de ricotta, Bologna, 2013
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 | Orgiastic dance and Dionysiac ritual initiation mural, Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii, 2023
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 | | Insalata Bufala, Osteria il Gobbetto, Naples, 2023 |
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 | Lago di Como, 2015
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| Paccheri al Coccio, A Taverna d' 'e Zoccole, Naples, 2023 |
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Grilled scallops, Osteria Enoteca San Marco, Venice, 2017
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| Cave Canem, Lago di Como, 2015 |
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Sushi, Basara Sushi Pasticceria, Venice, 2017
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| Lake mansion, Lago di Como, 2017 |
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| Frittura di Paranzza (red mullet, shrimp, anchovies, and teeny tiny calamari) A Taverna d' 'e Zoccole, Naples, 2023 |
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Gelato al pistacchio, Lago di Como, 2015
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 | Sandra and Alec reunited at last! Bologna, 2013
 | ...and more sushi! Ravenna, 2013
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| Lago di Como, 2015 |
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Linguini con amberoni, Ristorante Acqua Pazza, Venice, 2017
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| Some people call me "dinner," Venice, 2017 |
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Biennale 2015, Venice
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Il Pesce Apena Pescato all' Aqua Pazza, A Taverna d' 'e Zoccole, Naples, 2023
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| The dancing faun, Casa del Fauno, Pompeii, 2023 |
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| Dog mosaic, Pompeii, 2023 |
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| Truffle tagliatelle: discerning gourmands demand only the best! Genga, 2024 |
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Tuna steak, Ristorante Acqua Pazza, Venice, 2017
 | Baptistry of Neon, Ravenna, 2013
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| Murano Island, Venice, 2015 |
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Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, 2013
 | | Semifreddo al Pistacchio, A Taverna d' 'e Zoccole, Naples, 2023 |
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| Damien Hirst's "Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable," Biennale 2017, Venice |
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Peggy Guggenheim Museum, Venice, 2017
 | | Absolutely the best steak €24 can buy -- lightly seasoned, cooked bloody, and drizzled with balsamic and cheese shavings! Bolzano, 2025 |
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| Antipasti, Venice, 2015 |
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| Venice, 2015 |
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| Carpaccio, Bologna, 2013 |
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Pantheon, Rome, 2013
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| Tartare di Gambero Rosso su Tornina di Patate e Zucchine, A Taverna d' 'e Zoccole, Naples, 2023 |
 | Bologna, 2013
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| Pappardelle, Rome, 2013 |
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| Bologna, 2013 |
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Grilled calamari, Osteria Enoteca San Marco, Venice, 2017
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| Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, 2013 |
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| Insalata caprese, Santa Maria Osteria Romana, Rome, 2018 |
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| Bologna, 2013 |
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| Ravioli, Bologna, 2013 |
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| Ravenna, 2013 |
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| Baptism of Jesus mosaic, Ravenna, 2013 |
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| Ravioli, Ravenna, 2013 |
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| Filete di Manzo, Ristorante Strega, Rome, 2013 |
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Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary, Milan, 2015
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| Coniglio alla Procidiana (Rabbit stewed in the local Procidian way), Ristorante Albatros, Procida, 2023 |
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