This Is Italy
Finally. We can go to Italy again. Although with a few limitations, but still. We see that you are eager to travel to De Laars from the enthusiasm for the most beautiful Italian destinations on our website. These are the things we as editors look forward to the most.
Crossing the border
The most exciting moment is undoubtedly when we cross the border into Italy from Switzerland or Austria. Not because we're afraid of getting caught with contraband or because we can't provide a negative PCR test, but simply because we arrive back in Italy. That feeling is simply priceless.
The first cappuccino
Also something we can really look forward to: that first cappuccino on Italian soil. A special moment, even if you only enjoy it standing at the bar at a chaotic gas station. An ordinary espresso is also allowed.
The first Italian pizza
How we missed that real Italian pizza. With that delicious, thin, crispy bottom. With those fresh, tasty ingredients. Not too greasy, not too dry. Been in the wood-fired brick oven just long enough for that unique taste. We can't wait to sink our teeth into it.
The first Italian gelato...
Well, if we're going to talk about food and drink, we could go on and on. One more, which we really can't leave unmentioned. Of the things we really look forward to when we are back in Italy, Italian ice cream is definitely in the top 3. At the best local ice cream parlor a cone with two flavors order and then stroll through the town in the evening, just like the Italians do.
Getting to know your new temporary environment
This is also delicious. Then we find. You book a holiday home or apartment and for a while you can consider that your new living environment. You have to get to know the routes. Where is the nearest bar, where can you have a good lunch, where to get the best pizza, where to do your shopping? Breaking routines, that's what vacation is all about. Definitely holidays to Italy!
Strolling through streets and alleys
One of the nicest things about Italy: get off the beaten track where all the other tourists are and into those streets where no one walks. You often discover surprising things there. For example, that one trattoria where only Italians come and where you are served the most delicious meals for very reasonable prices.
Tip: these are the best affordable restaurants in Rome.
Create new memories (or relive old ones)
What about your memories of your previous Italy vacations? If you have Facebook, you may occasionally see a photo from a vacation from the past. That's nice, but it's only one. And you don't just dig through that hard drive or those thousands of photos on your smartphone or tablet.
If you have some time left after your upcoming trip to Italy, make a photo book of your vacation photos; it's wonderful to relive the memories. Doing so digitally is much easier than it used to be, and those photos deserve to be seen again, don't they?
Discover new places
There's a reason we've been writing about Italy in this place for over 12 years. And that is simply that there is so much to discover in Italy. No matter how many times you've been there, you always discover something new. Whether you go to new places or places you keep coming back to. That's the reason you can time and time again return to Italywithout ever getting bored.
A dip in the lake (or pool)
We can't wait for this either: take a dip in the fresh water of the lake or in the pool at your agriturismo. After a long, hot trip, put on your swimsuit, immerse yourself in the water and fully enjoy being in Italy.
Sweet doing nothing
While we always keep sights, attractions and stories in mind for the site, there's nothing like the blissful idleness when you're in Italy.
So the number 1 tip is: don't plan your Italy holiday too full, precisely to enjoy every moment to the fullest.
What are you most looking forward to when you are back in Italy?
Now we would like to hear from you: what are you most looking forward to when you are finally back in Italy? Leave a comment below or on Facebook.
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