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two aperol spritzes on a table in piazza dell'anfiteatro, one of the best things to do in lucca italy
17 Lovely Things to Do in Lucca, Italy
close up view of florence duomo and baptistery, tips for visiting florence cathedral santa maria del fiore
Visiting the Duomo in Florence: Complete Guide + Tips!
View of the countryside from the edge of Montepulciano, an excellent stop on any Tuscany itinerary!
Marvelous Montepulciano, Italy: Things to Do + Travel Guide
aerial view of st marks square in venice with st marks basilica in the foreground
7 Cool Things to Do in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
venetian canal with a gondola passing under a bridge. one of the fun facts about venice italy is that there are far fewer gondolas now than in the past
25 Fun + Interesting Facts About Venice, Italy
View of the Amalfi Coast with the sea to the right and a village on the left. The beautiful Amalfi Coast is one of the best places to visit in Italy.
25 Best Places to Visit in Italy (+ Map to Find Them!)
Pile of cannoli with chocolate chips on the end, one of the most popular street foods in Sicily Italy
Sicily Food Guide: What to Eat in Sicily
Statue of Apollo in front of the Temple of Apollo in Pompeii. Incredible ruins like this can be seen at either Pompeii or Herculaneum
Pompeii or Herculaneum: Which Ancient City Should You Visit?
Faraglioni of Capri as seen from the water with the brown bow of a boat in the foreground. Capri is one of the most romantic places in Italy, partially because of the legend of the Faraglioni!
17 Wildly Romantic Places in Italy
Cone of gelato being held up in front of the Pantheon in Rome. Gelato is definitely a popular food in Rome Italy to consider when deciding what to eat in Rome!
The Best Food in Rome: What to Eat + Foodie Tips!
Kate Storm in the Tuscan countryside at sunset with a sun flare on the right side of the photo--Tuscan sunsets are an epic part of any Tuscany road trip itinerary.
7 Phenomenal Italy Road Trip Ideas (+ Driving Tips!)
Photo of the side of Florence's Duomo at blue hour with cupola in the background. Checking out the Duomo is one of the best things to do in Florence at night
What to Do in Florence at Night: 13 Fun Ideas
Pastry and cappuccino breakfast in Italy shot from above
Italian Breakfast Guide: How to Enjoy Breakfast in Italy
Faralongi off the coast of Capti Italy with palm fronds in the foreground
75 Fun + Interesting Facts About Italy
Colorful ceramic plates on display on a wall, one of the best souvenirs from Italy
What to Buy in Italy: 35+ Best Italy Souvenirs
View near Bolzano Italy with vineyards in the foreground and the Italian Dolomites in the background, as included on a blog post about the best short travel quotes and travel captions
25 Best Movies Set in Italy (By Genre!)
Photo of two espresso shots being filled by a machine, featured photo on our guide to how to order coffee in Italy
How to Order Coffee in Italy: Essential Guide for Caffeine Lovers
Vegetable barge in Dorsoduro, Venice, with a gondola passing by in front of it
Secret Venice: Off the Beaten Path Spots + Hidden Gems
St Peter's Square on sunny day with car parked in the square--checking out this square is a must-see when touring Vatican City!
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Vatican: Tips, Tricks + FAQ!
Kate Storm in a blue dress standing next to a Vespa on a street in Rome Italy--you'll see plenty of streets like this during your Rome vacation!
30+ Important Rome Travel Tips You Need to Know
The Most Instagrammable Places in Florence: Boboli Garden
19 Best Day Trips from Rome, Italy (+ How to Get There!)
Mariana Grande, Capri, as seen from a boat, with bow of boat in the foreground.
9 Stunning Day Trips from Sorrento, Italy
View of Piazza di Spagna from above, one of the best viewpoints in Rome
7 Days in Italy: 7 Ways to Spend a Week in Italy
View of Monterosso al Mare beach from above on a sunny day, umbrellas are visible on the right side of the photo. This beach is one of the most instagrammable places in Cinque Terre!
15 Most Instagrammable Places in Cinque Terre + Fun Photo Spots
Photo of the Ionian Sea as seen from Taormina. There are cacti in the foreground of the photo.
17 Interesting Facts About Sicily, Italy’s Southernmost Region
Ragusa Ilba as seen from above in the Val di Noto, a must-see place during a Sicily road trip itinerary
The Ultimate Sicily Road Trip: An Epic 10 Days in Sicily Itinerary
Kate Storm standing with her back to the camera along the Grand Canal, a must-see during a Florence to Venice day trip! Gondolas are parked along the canal and Kate is wearing a cream sweater.
How to Take a Fun Florence to Venice Day Trip (No Tour Necessary!)
Things to Do in Orvieto Italy: Umbrian Countryside
Driving from Rome to Florence: Where to Stop + Travel Tips!
view of florence bridges from above on a day trip to florence from rome italy
Secret Florence: Off the Beaten Path Spots + Traveling Slowly in Tuscany
Small street in Alberobello surrounded by white trulli. this village in puglia is one of the best small towns in italy Italy lined with trulli, one of the best travel destinations in Italy
44 Villages + Small Towns in Italy That Are Worth a Detour
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Hi, we’re Kate and Jeremy Storm! We’re full-time travel bloggers who have been exploring the world since May 2016, visiting nearly 50 countries across 5 continents since. Here on Our Escape Clause, we are dedicated to helping travelers plan their adventures. We have a special focus on travel in Europe (especially in our beloved Italy) and travel in our home country of the USA, but we feature destinations across the world!
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