Exploring Italy

From creamy burrata to crispy panzerotti, Puglia might just be Italy’s most underrated food region! 🇮🇹

Here are 10 things you NEED to try when visiting Puglia:

Altamura Bread
Taralli
Focaccia Barese
Caciocavallo
Burrata
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
Panzerotti
Puccia
Pasticciotto
Cozze Ripiene

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Planning a few days in Venice? Here’s a 3 day itinerary that mixes the iconic spots with quieter corners of the city most visitors miss.

From sunrise walks near St. Mark’s Square to colorful Burano, rooftop views, hidden canals, and evenings along the lagoon, this guide is designed to help you experience both the famous and local side of Venice.

📍DAY 1 — Classic Venice
• St. Mark’s Square
• Doge’s Palace
• Rialto Bridge
• Gondola Ride
• Sunset at San Giorgio Maggiore

📍DAY 2 — Hidden Venice
• Cannaregio
• Venice Ghetto
• Campo Santa Margherita
• Ca’ d’Oro
• Rooftop Views

📍DAY 3 — Islands & Serenity
• Murano
• Burano
• Torcello
• Lagoon Views
• Canal-side Dinner

💡 Pro Tip: Venice is best explored slowly. Wake up early, wander without maps sometimes, and don’t rush from attraction to attraction.

Italy’s cured meats are centuries of traditional Italian food!

From the richness of Prosciutto di Parma to the spicy kick of ’Nduja from Calabria, every region in Italy brings its own flavor, history, and technique to the table.

Here are 10 of the most iconic cured meats you’ll find across Italy 👇

🍽️ Prosciutto di Parma
🌶️ Soppressata
🥩 Bresaola della Valtellina
🐷 Mortadella Bologna
🔥 Speck Alto Adige
🍷 Salame di Milano
🥓 Pancetta
🍖 Coppa Piacentina
🍝 Guanciale
🌶 ’Nduja

Yes, we know there are MANY incredible varieties of prosciutto and salumi across Italy like Prosciutto di San Daniele, Culatello, Capocollo, and so many more. We chose some of the most popular and recognizable of each category.

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You don’t need to speak fluent Italian to have an amazing experience but knowing a few key phrases can completely change the way locals interact with you.

From ordering at a café to asking for directions through the streets of Florence or Napoli, these simple phrases go a long way.

A quick “Grazie” or “Per favore” can turn a tourist moment into a genuine Italian experience ❤️

Here are 10 phrases every traveler should know before visiting Italy:
• Ciao → Hello
• Grazie → Thank you
• Per favore → Please
• Mi dispiace → Excuse me / Sorry
• Dov’è il bagno? → Where is the bathroom?
• Il conto, per favore → The check please
• Parla inglese? → Do you speak English?
• Va bene → Okay
• Arrivederci → Goodbye