Relections on Italy 2025

We love Italy!

We were here September 23 - October 20, 2025. We visited Florence, Assisi, Rome, Venice, Milan, Turin and Lake Como in that order.

We arrived in Florence, meeting up with Rich’s Sister and her wife Dolly from Texas! Rich had been to Florence several times but Paul hadn’t been there for 45 years (since college). The Texas women had never been to Italy. It was epic!! All the details are below.

Can we go again next Fall Shoulder Season?! Definitely a different vibe from the summer. Also, don’t miss our “Holy Cannoli—Food in Italy” rant!

October 06, 2025

Airbnb Apartments, Venice, Italy

October 06, 2025/ Global Hotel Guys

We were here October 6-9, 2025. We had two apartments for the four of us, just down the alley from each other. Very good location. The girls’ apartment was nicer with more color and touches; ours was utilitarian and quite stark. Ours was a two bedroom, two bathroom—booked at the last minute with limited supply but still meeting our requirements—for $231 per night (Airbnb listing). The girls’ apartment (Airbnb listing) was $290 per night. We’d recommend only the girls’ apartment.

Below are pics from the accommodation.

See pics (on our Facebook posts) of what we did in Venice - Day 1, Day 2[FB <embed> option not available], Day 3. More.

Also see our Venice itinerary. Also, don’t miss our “Holy Cannoli—Food in Italy” rant!