Fresh from a one-day trip to Rome, my first visit to this fantastic city, I'm excited to share my experiences and reflections on what I managed to do in a day and where I went wrong.

In Northern Italy, there's a wealth of stunning cities. Why Ferrara? It offers a comfortable week-long stay with lower prices and plenty to see, like its impressive medieval castle. Additionally, there are fewer tourists compared to neighboring cities.

Attending the Carnival in Venice had been a long-standing dream of mine, yet the crowds and high prices had always given me pause. Thus, year after year, I postponed the trip. However, reality proved to be different — strolling through the festive streets of Venice was effortless, and spending a fortune was far from necessary.