Italy, from the Inside
Insider’s Italy has been designing individual journeys through Italy since 1989, long before ‘bespoke travel” became a buzzword. As pioneers in the field and with […]
At the Last Address
I have three homes: Rome, my birthplace and central home, where I have spent most of my life and keep my studio; the Netherlands, in […]
Snowmageddon. Not in Italy.
Snowmageddon. It doesn’t need to be this way. Nearly everywhere in Italy this month, the weather invites you outdoors. In some regions, it is so […]
Florence That Lifts the Spirit: Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, and the Power of Art
There are many proven ways to start a new year with renewed energy. Unsurprisingly, all of them involve Italy. And outstanding planning. The one I […]
After the Holy Doors Close, Rome Opens Again
For many travelers to Italy, the word Jubilee inspired wonder. The Holy Doors of Rome’s major basilicas were opened, and a once-in-a-generation moment in Catholic history […]
La Befana and Epiphany in Italy: Food, Family, and the Final Feast of the Holidays
This is the busiest night of the year for La Befana. She is flying through the sky on her broom. There is no point in […]
Florence After Christmas: Why January Is One of the Most Magical Times to Visit
Lest you think that the holidays are over in Italy : you are quite wrong. The country celebrates until Epiphany, on January 6. And until […]