Italy might look small on the map, but it’s a country of immense diversity. Many travelers cram in Rome, Florence, Venice, Amalfi, and Milan in a week—leaving them exhausted and with only surface-level impressions.
Avoid it: Focus on two or three regions max. Spend more time soaking in local life instead of rushing from one city to another.
While many travelers would recommend a visit to one of the world’s greatest metropolises, a trip to a quaint town is the perfect antidote to those 21st-century blues.