The moment I saw this dress I knew two things: 1) I had to have it because it was the perfect summer travel dress, and 2) It would look amazing in front of Amalfi’s stunning… [Continue Reading]
Everything You Need to Know About Studying Abroad in Florence
Are you, or someone you know, getting ready to study abroad in Florence this summer? The odds are, yes. Florence is such a popular study abroad destination for Americans, especially in the summer. My small… [Continue Reading]
Eating in Italy
Italians are serious about food. I am pretty sure there are more rules about food in Italy than driving. Actually, I am definitely sure about that. Most Americans think that they know Italian food, but… [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]
Exploring Genoa
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]
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]
