Whether you’re spending two days in Florence or four months, there are some sights you cannot miss out on in this historic city. There is no shortage of breathtaking landmarks, and historic basilicas here so realistically this post could go on forever. So, what I’ll focus on here are the MUST SEE spots that, Read More
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking about all the romantic places I’ve seen in Italy (and there is A LOT) and write you down a little list. I chose to forgo mentioning the well-known Trevi Fountain, the Blue Grotto in Capri, or Venice’s Piazza San Marco. Honestly, most of those are worth seeing,, Read More
Chances are if you’re in Florence you’re going to be eating your fair share of pizza. I’m here to tell you about my personal favorite: Gusta Pizza Best type of pizza to get: Margarita Cost: €5 This little restaurant is located right by the Santo Spirito Basilica (a beautiful church you should visit if, Read More
The road to the Amalfi Coast can be a tricky one, especially if it’s your first time visiting the region and you’re coming from the more northern cities – but I promise you, it is well worth it. When my boyfriend and I travelled to Positano from Rome we didn’t really expect the journey, Read More
“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