Italy Archives - Mike's Road Trip

Experience the Magic of Infiorata di Pitigliano: Italy’s Most Beautiful Flower Festival!

Mike Shubic March 22nd, 2023 0 Comments

The Infiorata di Pitigliano is one of the most vibrant and colorful festivals in Italy, where the streets and alleyways of the town of Pitigliano are covered with flower petals (and other materials, i.e colored sawdust and coffee grounds) arranged in intricate designs and patterns. This annual event attracts visitors...

Ultimate Guide for a Tuscany Road Trip (and just beyond)

Mike Shubic August 11th, 2019 14 Comments

This Tuscany Road Trip guide would take two to three weeks depending on how long you stay in each area. The following itinerary is what Mihaela of WorldTravelBug.com and I did, it is chock full of destination, hotel, restaurant and other recommendations. If you have any questions, feel free to...

An epic series of European road trips this summer

Mike Shubic April 1st, 2019 Comments Off

This summer I will be spending well over two months in Europe road tripping around Germany, Romania and Italy. I'm so excited because while I have been to Germany and Italy multiple times, I will be visiting regions I've never been to before. And, this will be my first time...

First time Visitors to Italy – Don’t miss these destinations

Mike Shubic July 5th, 2018 Comments Off

Italy is a place romanticized in movies, immortalized by famous authors and artists, and, on the bucket list of many who dream of drinking wine and dining at al fresco restaurants. Italy is a destination that will capture your heart with its cobblestone streets, Roman and Etruscan ruins, colorful hillside...