If there’s one country that feels like it was designed for daydreamers, it’s Italy. From ancient ruins and Renaissance art to pastel-colored coastal towns and rolling vineyard-covered hills, this country is a love letter to history, food, and slow travel. I’ve explored Italy through buzzing cities, sleepy villages, and sun-soaked coastlines – and no matter how many times I visit, it always finds a new way to surprise me. Hands down one of my favorite countries in the world.
Traveling through Italy means every day feels completely different. One moment you’re wandering cobblestone streets past centuries-old cathedrals, the next you’re sipping espresso in a tiny piazza or watching the sunset over the Mediterranean. I’ve climbed leaning towers, cruised along the coast, discovered that canollis are life changing, and learned very quickly that gelato counts as a food group here.
What makes Italy so special for travelers is how effortlessly it blends culture, beauty, and indulgence. Trains make it easy to hop between cities, each region has its own traditions and flavors, and there’s always time to slow down and savor the moment. Whether you’re here for the art, the food, the history, or simply to live out your Italian daydream, Italy has a way of making you fall in love – again and again.
Jess at Sea 