“Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoning my real after you leave… Nearly always when you find a place as beautiful as Positano, your impulse is to conceal it.” – John Steinbeck Oh, Positano. I don’t even know where to start. I, Read More
After spending a few days in Rome we were all set to head off to our next adventure in the gorgeous Positano on the Amalfi Coast. We knew we were returning to Rome after spending a few days by the seaside; so it made no sense to lug our huge suitcases around there and, Read More
Did you know you’re not allowed to take pictures inside the Sistine Chapel? Of course you did – everyone knows that, they make sure of it by telling you about 300 times before, during, and after you enter the chapel. Obviously, about half of people don’t listen and try to take pictures. Most of, Read More
If you’re in Tuscany and looking for a beach to visit on a day trip – most people will tell you that Viareggio is one of the best places to go. It makes sense – it’s very easy to get to if you’re coming from most places like Florence or Pisa, and the view, Read More
This is a story about how I got stranded in one of the most beautiful places in the world with my boyfriend… He and I decided to take the train to Venice from Florence one morning for a day trip and come back home in the evening. As I’ve mentioned before, our journey didn’t, Read More
As I’ve mentioned before, the Colosseum was the place I was most excited about visiting in Rome. I’ve seen that giant structure in more pictures than I can count and heard about its history everywhere from school, to pop culture, to stories from friends and family. The Colosseum is an absolutely magnificent amphitheater. Its, Read More
The first time I went to Venice, I was a little nervous about getting seasick, (I’m very prone to motion sickness in general) so I took a gravol and had a fantastic time discovering the city. As I mentioned before, the second visit I made to Venice was with my boyfriend. I thought about, Read More
Anyone that knows me can tell you there’s little I love more than a really great movie. Fun fact: I write all the movie and TV show related content for a site called StreamsToday. So today I was thinking I’d make a little list for those of you who love movies to inspire you, Read More
I’m not really one to rant about food… I mean you eat it, it’s great, you forget about it; but the sandwiches at All’Anttico Vinaio in Florence are an exception to that rule. There is very little food that will make me say “wow”! This did. Now, maybe someone will go on and say, Read More
If you travel one train stop past the towns of Cinque Terre you will end up in a beautiful small town called Moneglia. This town was one of my favorite places in Italy. My friends and I got there on a Saturday afternoon after a 4 hour journey from Florence. Once we arrived, after, Read More