Travel With Andy

Travel With Andy

Curated Italy travel tips from someone who's been there (dozen+ times).

Hey, I'm Andy—your American friend who's been to Italy more times than I can count.

I built this site to help people like you travel smarter, eat better, and experience Italy the way locals do. Whether you're wandering through the backstreets of Florence, sipping spritz in a Venetian bacaro, or finding handmade pasta in Rome — I've got real, field-tested recommendations to guide you.

This isn't some AI-generated list of tourist traps. These are places I go back to again and again — and now, they're yours too.

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Photo of Osteria dei Leoni Firenze
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze

Delicious homemade pasta, the classic bistecca fiorentina and incredible local cheese plates with jam.

Photo of Uffizi Gallery
Uffizi Gallery

Home to Renaissance masterpieces. Book tickets far in advance to avoid long waits.

Photo of Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio

The iconic medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops. Best viewed at sunset from a nearby bridge.