Italy has been at the front of the fashion and design industries throughout history. Here are our favorite cities for design and fashion that you should plan on visiting for the best shopping, the best design inspiration, and more!

It is well known that Europe has an amazing train system weaving through its countries. But...not all cities are connected by these trains so here are some tips on how to first get around the country.

The trains will take you to all of the cities we highlight in this article and it is very easy to use the train system in Italy. It is much less stressful than flying!

In college, I (Lyndee) had the opportunity to travel to Italy to study design and architecture. I was stoked to get the chance to see the monuments, cultures, and works of art I had been learning about in history books! The downside? We only had 2 weeks...In this article you will find out how I was able to travel around Italy during the summer with only 4 outfits in my bag.

When packing, I found it extremely difficult, firstly to pack for a country I had never been to and, secondly to fit everything in my backpack. ​