I was eighteen years old the first time I set foot on Italian soil. And the second — I mean the literal second — I stepped off that plane, I fell in love with the Italian language. Not with Italy exactly, though that came too. With the language itself. The sound of it. The way…
Trying to decide where to stay in Bergamo is more confusing than it sounds. The city is split into two completely different areas — Città Alta (Upper Town) and Città Bassa (Lower Town) — and where you stay genuinely changes your experience. As a first-time visitor, I knew I wanted Città Alta. That’s where all…
I booked a food tour in Bergamo because my mom and my southern Italian friend told me that the food would be too heavy and that I wouldn’t like it. So I wanted to cut to the chase and learn where to go and what to eat. Another reason is that I love food tours….
Bergamo ended up being the perfect home base for our month-long Italy trip exploring our roots. Before we arrived, my daughter thought we were heading to a tiny village with one café and a grocery store. She was relieved to find a vibrant city with great restaurants, shops, and things to do—but small enough that…
Renting a car in Italy sounds simple…until you’re comparing hundreds of vehicles, security deposits, and confusing insurance terms like “low excess” vs “zero excess.” For my upcoming July trip to Bergamo, I ran the exact same search on DiscoverCars and AutoEurope using identical dates, pickup location, and car category to see which platform actually offered…
Is Italy all crowds and chaos? It can be if you stick to the typical places on the Grand Tour. But, let me introduce you to Bergamo—my favorite hidden gem in Northern Italy. Less than an hour from Milan, this under-the-radar city blends medieval charm with modern flair. I spent 30 days living here, sipping…
