Autumn in Italy
This past September 2019, I was blessed with the opportunity to journey through Northern Italy for almost a month. The experiences were a dream, as my mom and I cultivated our very own slow food tour. Besides missing a few days here and there, I tried to film most of the trip purely to look back on the memories. As my mom and I reflected back on our previous trips to Italy, we came up with a few highlights of Autumn in Italy.
A Few Tips to Easy & Cheap Travel:
- Fly within Europe on RyanAir; however, book at least six weeks in advance.
For example, if you plan on traveling from Rome, Italy to Paris, France, then I truly recommend flying on RyanAir. Typically, it should only cost you about $40 roundtrip! They are very similar to Frontier in the United States. Keep in mind though that their seats do get quickly booked by the Europeans themselves and/or the prices begin escalating once it gets within six weeks of your travel date.
- Travel within Italy on the Frecciarossa Train
Easily book your train tickets on Trenitalia or simply purchase them at your time of departure. However, if you are certain on your travel dates/time, then it will be cheaper to book the train tickets in advance. The Frecciarossa is high-speed train that you will get you to almost any city in Italy within a good time frame and yes, it is safe!
- Rent a Car to Explore Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany, Italy is beautifully landscaped with rolling valleys, wheat fields, and generation-old farms. And I can’t even begin to describe the breath-taking sunrises and sunsets. It truly is a place to slow down for ultimate relaxation, and a time to enjoy the wonders of traditional, down-home cooking. Although the ‘major’ cities in Tuscany may be 20-30 minutes apart, they are completely worth the rental of a car to explore each individual town that is packed with its own history and adventures.
