Jane's Guide to International Travel Insurance

Traveling internationally can be an exhilarating experience, but unforeseen situations—medical emergencies, cancellations, or lost...

Jane's Guide to Florence

Traveling to Florence feels like stepping into an open-air museum. The city is alive with history, art, and a sense of timelessness....

Jane's Guide to Venice

Venice has a romantic, almost dreamlike quality. The absence of cars in the city of canals creates a slower, more relaxed pace. Narrow...

Jane's Guide to San Gimignano

San Gimignano is a charming medieval hill town located in the Tuscany region of Italy. It's often referred to as the "Medieval Manhattan"...

Jane's Guide to Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a must-visit while touring the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Jane’s Guide to the Cinque Terre

Jane’s Guide to the Cinque Terre The five villages of Cinque Terre are perched precariously on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea....

Jane's Guide to International Travel

Travel Tips for Getting Ready for Travel to Italy (and Beyond) Before you go 1. Check your passport. Your passport needs to be valid for...

Jane's Guide to Bologna

Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna in Italy. Located in Northern Italy, this region is the wealthiest in the country. Its fertile...

Jane's Guide to Siena

Siena is a medieval city in Tuscany with a UNESCO-listed historic center. Surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old wall, it's best...

Jane's Guide to Orvieto

Orvieto seems to rise up from the earth, perched on a rock cliff about an hour north of Rome. It is a common day trip from the Eternal...

Jane's Guide To Rome

The best advice I can give you for Rome is to leave plenty of space for sitting in squares and eating gelato. Rome can be overwhelming in...

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