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Pulling my camera out of my backpack, while the guide and other tour group members take photos on their phones during, all still standing over our electric bikes as we ride through rural Italy. ©KettiWilhelm2023
Italy | Packing Lists

What to Pack for a Bike Trip in Italy

Two men ride e-bikes down a white road in the rural Marche region of Italy, with tress shading them on right and a view to the Adriatic Sea on the left. ©KettiWilhelm2023
Destination Guides | Italy | Sustainable Travel | Travel Stories

E-bike Tour in Italy: A Delicious, Sustainable Cycling Vacation (You’re Invited!)

Three plates of pasta in Italy – the first course in this Italian meal and menu guide. ©KettiWilhelm2017
Destination Guides | Food | Italy

How to Eat in Italy: an Expat’s Guide to Italian Menus & Courses

The villa with its private pool in Sicily, with the bright turquoise water of the pool in the foreground, and the small villa in front of a bright blue sky.
Italy | Spain | Sustainable Travel | Travel Tips & Hacks | UK & Ireland

Group Trip? Planned! [How to Book These 4 Eco-Luxury Villas in Europe]

The author, perched on a castle wall in Ischia, with green mountains behind, working on her Italian habit of relaxation. ©KettiWilhelm2022
Italy | Travel Stories

8 Italian Habits You’ll Pick Up After Living in Italy

A plate of authentic Italian pasta with white beans and mussels on a white plate, on a brightly colored, striped tablecloth with a tall glass of Prosecco. ©KettiWilhelm2022
Italy | Recipes | Travel Stories

A Chef’s Recipe from the Island of Ischia: Pasta with Beans & Mussels

A bright red Americano cocktail – a classic Italian aperitivo drink – with a slice of orange on a table in Milano, Italy. ©KettiWilhelm2021
Destination Guides | Italy | Recipes

Aperitivo: What to Expect in Italy (+ Expert Cocktail Recipes for When You Get Home)

A regional train in Umbria, Italy, covered in colorful graffiti. ©KettiWilhelm2020
Destination Guides | Italy | Travel Tips & Hacks

Italo vs TrenItalia vs ItaliaRail [An Expat’s Guide to Train Travel in Italy]

After 3 Years in Italy, My Favorite Restaurants in Every Region
Destination Guides | Food | Italy

After 3 Years in Italy, My Favorite Restaurants in Every Region

8 Little Things That Make Me Feel Like A Foreigner at Home
Italy | Travel Stories | USA

8 Little Things That Make Me Feel Like A Foreigner at Home

A plate of spaghetti con vongole (spaghetti with fresh clams) in Naples, Italy. ©KettiWilhelm2020
Food | Italy | Travel Tips & Hacks

How Italians Stay Thin Eating Pizza & Pasta All the Time

The turquoise Mediterranean Sea of Italy's Cinque Terre – one of the most popular vacation spots for Italy's Ferragosto holiday.
Destination Guides | Italy | Travel Stories

What is Italy’s “Ferragosto” and WHY Am I Not On Vacation?

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Would you ride here? 🇮🇹 Send this to your tr Would you ride here? 🇮🇹 Send this to your travel buddy TODAY because ‼️the early bird DISCOUNT for our e-bike trips ENDS SUNDAY! 👉 Comment BIKE TRIP for the info on how to join us here this fall! (And make sure you’re following @tiltedmap so you see the DM.) THE DETAILS: We have two e-bike trips in Italy coming up in September! We’ll be traveling in parts of Italy that most visitors NEVER see – rural areas of the Umbria and Marche regions. (Choose an E-bike OR regular gravel bike – it’s up to you!) 🍝 These trips are perfect for anyone who wants an ACTIVE adventure that’s also a 5-star FOODIE experience. 💰 Discount: You’ll save $400 on either of our trips when you book by JUNE 15th! —— 🙋🏼‍♀️ New here? Hi, I’m Ketti! I lived in Italy for 3 years with my Italian husband & video maker, Emanuele. @tiltedmap helps you find realistic sustainable travel options anywhere. ✨ Follow if you’re passionate about sustainability, or just want to join us on an e-bike trip in Italy! —— #smallgrouptours #italianlandscape #slowtravel #visititaly  #experientialtravel #europeantravel #sustainabletravel #italy
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