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Ep. 40: What To Pack For Your Italy Trip

June 09, 2026

Packing reliably stresses people out, and almost always, people pack more than they need. Less is more, plus you can buy anything you need in Italy, so don’t worry. Ideally, you need just a four-wheeled suitcase and a carry-on bag. I have a Calpak backpack with a strap on the back that slides right onto the suitcase handle. It also fits my 16-inch laptop. Any system that is too complicated stresses me out, so I keep my stuff organized while traveling with packing cubes. They let you move from...

Ep. 39: Location, Location, Salvation

May 24, 2026

There’s a hotel in Naples that’s perfect for the night before a flight. In fact, all the United pilots and flight attendants stay there. The hotel is pretty standard and part of a chain, but the building itself is the only “skyscraper” in Naples, which is 24 floors high. As a New Yorker, this is funny to me, but the elevator is a little anxiety-inducing, since Naples is, of course, very prone to earthquakes. But all the rooms have beautiful views, depending on which side of the hotel you’re o...

Ep. 38: How to Plan Multigenerational Travel to Italy

May 04, 2026

Are you thinking about a trip to Italy and need help getting started or refining your plan? Book a one-hour consultation, my specialty, and let me help you ensure it’s the best trip possible.Among my favorite trips to plan are multigenerational family trips — especially when they involve a roots-finding day for those with Italian ancestry. But really, the reason I enjoy planning these so much is that I know how much value I can offer. There are so many things you don’t know that you don’t kno...