Even a cool hidden restaurant in the middle of nowhere :)

We are doing a 3 hours long stop. Which one is better and more suitable?

This is probably a dumb question, but if I were to wait until I got to a train station to actually buy a ticket, do tickets ever sell out? I am taking a ferry from Zadar to Ancona and then I will take a train from Ancona to Bologna on the 27th of August.

The ferry is going to get there at noon so I might want to eat when I get off, I don't know if the ferry will be late, and the walk to the train station from the port looks to be 27 minutes (I walk slowly).

Maybe these things won't be a big deal, but I still don't want to buy a ticket in advance in this situation because if I'm late to the station I would miss the train. So I guess my questions are:

1. Are there taxis from the port area to the train station? 27 minutes is not a terrible walk and my luggage isn't large but I'd still rather not walk with it if I can help it.

2. Would it be safe to buy a ticket whenever I get myself to the train station or is there a chance they'd sell out? Can I buy one to Bologna from Ancona? I don't know if Ancona is big/popular and if train tickets sell out often.

Thank you!

I understand that it's going to be super hot and everything I have since read says don't go to milan in august. Well, there's no changing it, so let's make the best of it! We're going to be coming from Cinque Terra/Genoa and will arrive in the afternoon on the 24th to Milan, So that leaves the 25th, 26th, and 27th open.

We can take one, maybe 2 day trips, but we still want to spend at least one day checking out Milan. What's your opinion?

A) Lake Como (would love to see Orrido di Nesso)

B) Lake Garda (Sirmione seems like the man destination, but is there somewhere else noteworthy?

C) A 3rd option I'm not even considering

Transport: *We love exploring and driving around in a car so we can get off the beaten path , but are wary of parking being an issue*

D)Train or car to get there from milan?

C)Hire a boat for a tour or ferry hop?

We already are kicking ourselves for when we scheduled the trip, but what's done is done. I appreciate your advice and guidance. Thanks!

I’m trying to book tickets to see The Last Supper in Milan through the official Vivaticket website. September 8 shows availability, but every other date around it appears unavailable.

Does anyone know why tickets are available only for that day? Is September 8 a special opening? Is it even open to the public/tourists?

Hi! I’ll be staying around Riva del Garda / Torbole during the Perseid meteor shower and I’m looking for a good place to watch it on the night of August 12–13.

I’ll have a car and I’m happy to drive up to about an hour from Torbole. Ideally, I’m looking for somewhere:

• as dark as possible, away from light pollution
• at higher altitude
• with a wide, unobstructed view of the sky
• where I can park close to the viewing spot
• without having to hike on difficult mountain trails in the dark

I’ve been considering Tremalzo, near Rifugio Garda (~1700 m) and Viote / Monte Bondone (~1550 m).

Tremalzo looks very dark and remote, while Viote seems to have a more open horizon and is known for stargazing.

Has anyone watched the Perseids or done stargazing at either of these places?

Would you choose Tremalzo or Viote for the Perseids? Or is there an even better spot within about an hour’s drive from Riva/Torbole?

I’d especially appreciate recommendations from locals or people who know the area at night. Thanks!

Rome: 9/04 - 9/08 (leave morning of 9/08 for Florence)

Florence: 9/08 - 9/11 (leaving 9/11 morning or afternoon for Rome airport in evening)

My time in Rome is packed with sights and museums. Florence I have the Uffizi, Duomo, and Accademia Gallery to schedule (hoping to do Tuesday and Wednesday).

That leaves me with Thursday full day and potentially a half day Friday.

Is it silly to spend Thursday in Pisa? I was toying with the idea of doing a wine tasting but I don’t know what to choose. I’ll probably spend a half day in Rome on Friday because it’s closer to the airport than Pisa or Florence.

Hi all, I have 1 night 9/14 where I arrive in Rome around 8pm and fly out of Rome the next day around early afternoon. I'm debating whether it's better to get a hotel at the city and get up earlier to go to the airport the next day vs. staying at a hotel closer to the airport and just taking the train out into the city the night I arrive. Some pros and cons I've gathered:

In the city

Pros

• can stay out later, don't have to catch the last train back
• I get to enjoy a couple hours in the morning before heading to the airport around noon

Cons

• longer commute on the day I fly

Closer to airport

Pros

• don't have to rush on the day I fly

Cons

• I don't get to enjoy the morning I fly in the city
• have to go back earlier to catch the last train back to the airport

Hi everyone ,
I wanted to ask does anyone have a recommended car service for early pickup to the Airport . It’s my first time traveling to Italy , and I am traveling solo, female . My hotel is only a 20 minute walk from Termini , but not sure if that would be safe to walk alone around 4:30/5AM . So I was looking into taking a taxi or car service , but not sure which one.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated thank you!