Italy in October: Weather Info & Best Places to Travel (2025) - The Travel Folk
Planning a trip to Italy in October? This guide outlines the weather, best places to travel, holidays and festivals, and other travel tips.| The Travel Folk
Portofino may get all the press and the tourists, but Santa Margherita Ligure is the real deal. When I was planning my trip to the Italian Riviera, I originally thought I’d stay in Portofino or Camogli, since those were the places I’d always heard about. But as often happens, a boutique hotel I’d been eyeing… Read More »Wonderful Things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure: The Italian Riviera’s Hidden Gem The post Wonderful Things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure: The Italian Riviera...| The Travel Folk
The stretch of coastline between Portofino and La Spezia along the Italian Riviera is one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy. Cinque Terre, meaning “five lands”, refers to five small, colorful fishing villages clinging to the steep cliffs of the Ligurian coast. I’ve been to Cinque Terre several times, and each visit pulls me… Read More »Best Things to do in Cinque Terre: A Complete Guide to Italy’s Five Colorful Villages by the Sea The post Best Things to do in Cinque Ter...| The Travel Folk
Planning to spend a day in Cinque Terre? This guide includes transportation and hiking tips, along with a detailed itinerary to help you easily plan your day. The five seaside villages that make up Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, form one of the most spectacular landscapes in Italy. I’ve visited several times, always… Read More »The Perfect One Day in Cinque Terre Itinerary The post The Perfect One Day in Cinque Terre Itinerary appeared first on The Travel Folk.| The Travel Folk
Paris is undeniably a summer hotspot, but if you’re looking for a more intimate experience in the City of Lights, then I’d argue that winter might be an even better time to visit. For one, it’s more affordable. You can score a few nights at a boutique hotel for a reasonable price, and the city… Read More »Exactly What to Do in Paris in Winter: A Local’s Guide The post Exactly What to Do in Paris in Winter: A Local’s Guide appeared first on The Travel Folk.| The Travel Folk
In the hills of the Côte d’Azur, Grasse and its fragrant valley of roses, jasmine, and orange blossom have been at the heart of perfume-making since the 1700s. Despite many trips to the French Riviera and Provence, I had always skipped Grasse – mainly because I’ve never considered myself much of a perfume person. But… Read More »One Day in Grasse, France: The Perfect Itinerary for the World’s Perfume Capital The post One Day in Grasse, France: The Perfect Itinerary for the World...| The Travel Folk
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a must-visit in Provence. It’s just 10 minutes from the Verdon Gorge and about an hour from the Valensole lavender fields. We visited Moustiers in late June, right in the middle of peak lavender season, as part of a road trip through the French Riviera and Provence. We were short on time, so… Read More »How to Spend the Perfect One Day in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France The post How to Spend the Perfect One Day in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France appeared first on...| The Travel Folk
When friends or family tell me they’re heading to Paris, one of the first questions I always get is: Where do I find the best pastries? This is the list I share with them. A few years ago, my husband and I hosted baking retreats in Paris alongside a talented pastry chef who had lived… Read More »22 Pastry Shops and Bakeries in Paris We Keep Going Back To The post 22 Pastry Shops and Bakeries in Paris We Keep Going Back To appeared first on The Travel Folk.| The Travel Folk
Saint-Paul-de-Vence is an artsy village in the hills of the French Riviera. Just 40 minutes by car from Nice, Cannes, and Antibes, it’s a popular day trip destination, though we spent a couple of nights here and I suggest doing the same. Many modern artists, Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, lived here or spent a… Read More »A Complete Guide to Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Explore the French Riviera’s Artsy Hilltop Village The post A Complete Guide to Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Explore the F...| The Travel Folk
It rained quite a bit during our first summer living in Paris, so we didn’t get around to as many day trips as we had planned. But finally, on a sunny Sunday in late August with clear skies and mild temps, we took the chance to check off a long-standing spot on our list –… Read More »The Perfect Day Trip From Paris to Château de Chantilly The post The Perfect Day Trip From Paris to Château de Chantilly appeared first on The Travel Folk.| The Travel Folk
A wintry Alpine village with snow-capped views of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a glamorous winter destination high in the Swiss Alps, perfect for a ski trip or a mountain getaway. We spent five days in Zermatt skiing and taking in all of the sights, and it completely won us over. The scenery, the food, the… Read More »Zermatt Winter Guide: What to Do, See & Experience in the Snow The post Zermatt Winter Guide: What to Do, See & Experience in the Snow appeared first on The Travel Folk.| The Travel Folk
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Planning a trip to Italy in October? This guide outlines the weather, best places to travel, holidays and festivals, and other travel tips.| The Travel Folk
