5 Cooking Classes in Naples, Italy You Won’t Want to Miss

pasta with cooking classes in naples italy

Naples, Italy, often hailed as the birthplace of pizza, is undeniably one of the world’s most iconic cities, renowned for its rich history and gastronomic treasures like Neapolitan pizza, incredible seafood, pasta perfection, and mouthwatering Neapolitan pastries. Considering all of this, it makes perfect sense to include cooking classes in Naples, Italy as a necessary […]

7 Best Restaurants in Pisa: Traditional Trattorias to Fine Dining

cooked duckbreast on white ceramic plate

Pisa’s cuisine is as well-loved as the city itself. Its gastronomic diversity between land and sea gives you dishes that will remain with you long after your trip is over. And in our round-up of the best restaurants in Pisa, you’ll find everything from casual pizzerias, to traditional trattorias, to formal restaurants. No matter where […]

Gluten Free Florence: Complete Guide to Restaurants, Dishes & a GF App

Trying traditional dishes is one of the best things about traveling to Tuscany!

Italy is a country where things like pasta and pizza can seem like crucial components of the national identity, so you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s maybe not the ideal destination for gluten-free travelers. Luckily, that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth! And that’s particularly true if your itinerary includes places where pizza and […]

All About Neapolitan Pizza (+ 5 Great Places for Pizza in Naples)

Minimalistic, fresh-baked pizza from Naples with tomato sauce, cheese, and basil

Let’s be honest, when we talk about the best pizza, the first place that comes to mind is its birthplace, Naples. The city has been making its signature dish, Neapolitan pizza, since the 1700s. Today, it has over 8,000 pizzerias. Naples is home to some of the best pizzerias in the world. But what makes […]

Best Pizza in NYC: The Definitive Guide

Slice of New York-style pizza topped with fresh basil leaves

Society has long ago confirmed that New York has some of the best pizza in the world. The city, enormous as it is, has hundreds of spots where you can grab a good slice, swimming in an eternal ocean of tomato sauce. But where is the best pizza in NYC? And what makes it stand […]

8 Cheap Eats in Florence For Every Budget

Overhead shot of two whole margherita pizzas with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese

Eating well in Florence doesn’t always mean emptying your wallet! There are plenty of excellent cheap eats in Florence enjoyable for every kind of traveler.   Hundreds of street food vendors offer budget friendly grab-and-go options, but these eight restaurants in particular are so delicious and representative of Florence food culture that they are worth a […]

Street Food in Florence: Our 7 Favorite Grab-and-Go Eateries

Close up of a sandwich filled with deli meats and cold cuts.

With so much to see and do in Florence, there’s not always enough time in the day to sit down for every meal. Thankfully, a vibrant culture of street food in Florence won’t leave you hungry!   Whether grabbing a quick gelato to cool off or hunting down a more satisfying panino, Florence has an abundance […]

Best Pizza in Florence: 5 Spots You Can’t Miss

Several pieces of pizza by the slice with various toppings on a wooden board

Pizza is the holy grail of Italian gastronomy. But watch out: the best pizza you can find in Florence may be very different from what you’ve imagined.  How much do you really know about pizza?  You’re surely familiar with Neapolitan pizza and its history: the round, thin dough with plenty of toppings and soft cheese. […]

Our Favorite Rome Restaurants by Neighborhood: Where to Eat in Trastevere

Andrea from Casa Manco pizza stall in the Testaccio Market in Rome

This blog post was originally posted on February 6, 2019 and was updated on October 28, 2020. Trastevere is Rome’s most charming neighborhood, and that’s saying a lot. A bit overrun with tourists and students, yes—but no one who’s walked its winding streets can deny there’s something magical about it. The word Trastevere literally means […]

Best Pizza Bianca Recipe (From One of Rome’s Best Pizzerias)

Slices of pizza bianca at the Testaccio Market in Rome

Pizza bianca is pizza at its simplest. There’s no bright red tomato sauce, no cheese, and no fancy toppings. Pizza bianca (which translates to “white pizza”) is as simple as it gets: fresh-baked focaccia topped with nothing more than olive oil, salt, and sesame seeds or rosemary if you’re feeling adventurous. But don’t let the […]