Ok, let me start by being completely honest — I didn’t love Genoa. I like the history and the idea of Genoa, but the actual city doesn’t exactly have loads… [Continue Reading]
San Fruttuoso, Liguria
While researching places to visit in Liguria beyond the famed Cinque Terre and Portofino, I stumbled on images of the seaside abbey of San Fruttuoso. I was immediately struck by its unique… [Continue Reading]
Postcards from Portofino
I cannot believe it took me more than ten years of traveling in Italy before I visited the charming town of Portofino. When planning my exploration of Liguria I… [Continue Reading]
Venice Map Guide
As I have shared before, Venice was never high on my list of Italian cities (I even called it overrated here). That was because, like many, most of my… [Continue Reading]
Santorini Travel Guide
Well, here it is. I am finally getting around to putting together my Santorini travel guide. I must admit that I am doing something that I typically hate – putting together a “guide” when I… [Continue Reading]
Santorini on a Budget
Surprisingly, Santorini is a relatively quick and inexpensive trip from Florence (as island vacations go). I first discovered this while living in Florence. I learned from my friends that the Italian/European view of this charming… [Continue Reading]
Italian Switzerland
Believe or not, there a small region of Switzerland that, while identifying as Swiss, speaks and acts Italian! Well, they almost act Italian. The region is super clean… [Continue Reading]
Cinque Terre Travel Guide
The Cinque Terre is one of the most beautiful and unique regions of Italy. It is made up of 5 (hence the cinque) colorful cliff-side fishing villages that, until recently, managed to… [Continue Reading]
The Most Instagrammable Places in Paris
I cannot believe it has been more than 6 weeks since I was in Paris! It feels like it was yesterday, then again when I think about all I have… [Continue Reading]
