Travel, culture, and daily life

The Italian Way

The Italian Way is a travel website dedicated to helping you experience Italy more meaningfully; with practical guides, cultural insight, and a focus on sustainable and respectful tourism.

After visiting Italy for the first time in 2013, I’ve explored all 20 regions (and the Vatican, San Marino), lived in Veneto (2019-2021) and Rome (2021-present day), and have worked with Italian businesses from Venice to Naples and beyond.

Alongside my partner Sara I’ve spent the last decade getting to know the different sides of Italy and Italian life – find out more here.

This site is for travellers who care about how they travel; those who want to go beyond the bucket lists, respect local culture, and avoid the pitfalls of overtourism.

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Start exploring below, and welcome to The Italian Way.

”You have not fully lived until you experience that gentle balmy clime of ancient empires, the land of lemon trees and the genius of Michelangelo.
E.A. BucchianeriAuthor

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Beyond Italy Sicily

How to Travel to Sicily from Malta – Ferry and Flight Options

Planning a trip to Sicily from Malta? This guide shares how to get between two islands based on real experience.

exterior view of palermo cathedral and courtyard

Sicily Travelling in Italy

The Best Time to Visit Sicily Italy – The Definitive Guide

Read this guide for a complete run down of what to do in Noto, Sicily, including top sights, tours, day trips and more.

flower display at the Noto infiorata event

Noto Sicily Val di Noto

What to Do in Noto, Sicily: Baroque, Beaches, and Day Trips

Read this guide for a complete run down of what to do in Noto, Sicily, including top sights, tours, day trips and more.

Noto Sicily Val di Noto

Noto, Sicily: A Complete City Guide to the Baroque Icon

Discover everything you need to know about visiting Noto in southeast Sicily, from what to do, where to stay, top restaurants and more in this complete guide.

close up view of 3 columns in agrigento valley of the temples

Agrigento Palermo Sicily Travelling in Italy

From Palermo to Agrigento – Getting To and From Both Cities in Sicily

This short guide sets out to get from Palermo to Agrigento in Sicily (and vice versa), covering driving, buses, trains and more between the cities.

Beyond Italy Sicily

How to Travel to Sicily from Malta – Ferry and Flight Options

Planning a trip to Sicily from Malta? This guide shares how to get between two islands based on real experience.

Sicily Travelling in Italy

The Best Time to Visit Sicily Italy – The Definitive Guide

Read this guide for a complete run down of what to do in Noto, Sicily, including top sights, tours, day trips and more.

Noto Sicily Val di Noto

What to Do in Noto, Sicily: Baroque, Beaches, and Day Trips

Read this guide for a complete run down of what to do in Noto, Sicily, including top sights, tours, day trips and more.

Noto Sicily Val di Noto

Noto, Sicily: A Complete City Guide to the Baroque Icon

Discover everything you need to know about visiting Noto in southeast Sicily, from what to do, where to stay, top restaurants and more in this complete guide.