Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is a magic mix of baroque beauty, exotic street markets, and luscious food. Although still a little overlooked by...
If you’re looking to take a road trip to Italy, one of the most icon regions to do it is Tuscany. The 10-day itinerary that I’m going to s...
If you’re looking for a side trip from Milan, Cremona offers so many interesting things to see and do for a lovely day trip away from big touris...
Naples is unlike anywhere else you’ll see in Italy. It’s loud and chaotic, sure, but it’s also one of the most fascinating places you’ll find ...
Naples is a beautiful city (actually one of my favorite!) packed with amazing places to see, but today I want to go beyond the usual routes and share ...
Take some friends, a beautiful villa in Camogli, one of the prettiest villages of the Italian Riviera, and an olive grove in the backyard waiting to b...
A recent weekend in Val Brembana was the occasion to visit the Medieval hamlet of Cornello dei Tasso, the birthplace of the modern postal system. Ther...
Today I take you to Basilicata for the ultimate coast to coast adventure in the south of Italy. It’s a region still quite untouched by big chain...
My 5 days along the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria have been a genuine revelation. With 7 Blue Flag beaches, super-friendly people and amazing food, Cal...
Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, Bergamo is one of the prettiest towns in Lombardy, yet most travelers arriving at Orio al Serio Airport (one of ...
Great food, amazing landscapes and welcoming people: this is what a week in Puglia is all about! Keep reading to find out about my exploration of the ...
Today I would like to talk to you about Pavia, a perfect day trip from Milan. My memories of Pavia are mainly linked to the crazy university parties I...
Ciao! I’m Val
Ciao! I'm Valentina, an Italian blogger with a huge passion for my country, its culture and traditions. My Italian Diaries is the online space where I share my expert knowledge of itineraries, activities and off-the-beaten path places to help you experience the best of Italy like a local.