In this episode, you'll learn how to travel from Rome to Florence, Italy by high-speed train. You'll learn which station you need to travel to and from, how to buy train tickets online, what to expect the day of travel, and how to get the best deals possible. As an US Expat living in Italy for many years, I've learned a thing or two about train travel in Italy. In this episode, I share tips and important facts to know when you travel by high-speed train.

Notes:

The two Italian high-speed train companies - Trenitalia.it and
Italotreno.it

Third-party train tickets: Omio.com and trainline.com

Main train station of Rome - Roma Termini
Main train station of Florence - Santa Maria Novella

Rome - Roma
Florence - Firenze

Travel Italia YouTube channel.

Are you considering traveling to Italy during the Christmas season? In this episode, I talk about what you can expect if you are in Italy during the season. Buon Natale!

Towns mentioned:

Small town of Rango that is transformed into a Christmas Market.

Aosta, located in the Aosta valley near the French border along the Alps.

Ski Resort mentioned in the episode: Pila Ski Resort in the town of Aosta.

Travel Italia YouTube channel.

Thanks for listening!

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Are you unsure which is best to use in Italy, cash, credit, or debit? In this episode, I'll walk you through the pros and cons of each and talk about some important pitfalls to avoid. I'll also talk about how to get the best exchange rates possible when converting your money into euros.

Notes:

1. Check out Nerd Wallet's helpful article on the best travel credit cards.
2. Check out the Wise international debit card which allows you to use 40 different currencies in 160 countries!

Visit my YouTube channel for handy tutorials about travel in Italy! Buon viaggio!

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Are you trying to decide between renting a car or traveling by train? In this episode, I discuss each option's pros and cons. What are some downsides of train travel and car rental in Italy? Listen as I walk you through all the info.

National Italian train service: Trenitalia.com. (they also have a handy app)

Travel Italia YouTube tutorial on how to book train tickets online for travel from Milan to Venice:

Bonus tip: What's the best way to spend your money in Italy? Debit, Cash, Credit? I use Wise which saves you tons of money on international fees and gives you the best exchange rate on the market. Check out Wise.

Planning a trip to Italy but you're not sure what time of year is best? In this episode, you'll learn which months are best to travel and which months you should avoid. Catherine walks you through the pros and cons of each season.