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Italy

by Hayley

Italy is my favourite travel destination. Growing up, I spent my summer holidays in Lucca, Tuscany, staying with family friends, and it always felt like a second home. Years later, I married an Italian – my husband Enrico – and now have even more reason to visit as we go and see his family every year in Veneto.

I’ve travelled Italy top to bottom in a motor home, road tripped around Sardinia, had countless days exploring Venice (which is only 30 minutes on the train from Enrico’s childhood home), and hiked the Dolomites with our toddlers. I never get bored of this beautiful country.

I’ve captured my experiences in these posts and hope you’ll love Italy as much as I do.


Latest Italy Posts

A family friendly hotel in the Dolomites

The Best Family Hotels in the Dolomites & South Tyrol

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Wildflower hikes in the Dolomites

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A narrow canal in Venice

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A narrow canal in Venice

10 Day Italy Train Itinerary

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Venice

Rome to Venice Road Trip Itinerary – 10 Days in Italyย 

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Delicious food from Bologna

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7 Day Verona & Lake Garda Itinerary

The perfect 7 day Verona and Lake Garda itinerary, featuring lakeside towns, mountains and more…
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Beautiful Tuscan countryside Val d'Orcia

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The Ultimate Two Week Southern Italy Road Trip Itinerary

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A terrace with olive trees and tables with candles

Puglia Itinerary – 3 days in Puglia

How to spend 3 days in the Italian region of Puglia.
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Umbria Itinerary – 3 Days In Umbria, Italy

How to spend 3 days in Umbria, including which towns to visit, thing to do,…
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Cala Sinzias in Sardinia with toddlers

Sardinia Road Trip Guide โ€“ 1 Week Itinerary

A detailed one week road trip loop around Sardinia, featuring beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, historic…
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About Me

About Me

Iโ€™m Hayley, a British travel writer and producer living in Sydney with a love for food (especially Italian food) and adventure travel. A Lovely Planet offers itineraries, destination guides and tips to plan your next adventure.

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