One of the best parts about living in Florence was how centrally located I was for travel. Whether it was exploring a new region of Italy, or flying to a European capital, Florence’s central location… [Continue Reading]
Where to Eat in Florence
This blog post is long over due! I am not going to lie, one of my favorite activities in Florence, and in Italy more generally, is eating. The food is simply incredible — fresh,… [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]
Chasing Sunflowers in Tuscany
July is sunflower season in central Italy. The regions of Le Marche, Tuscany, and Umbria are teeming with bright yellow fields of sunflowers. Sadly, sunflower season in Italy… [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]
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]
How to Conquer Venice in One or Two Days
Ah Venice… La Serenissima… the most serine. There is a reason Venice is so famous. There is no place like it on earth. But, if you have been reading here long enough, then… [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]
