Giving you all the Airbnb tips & tricks you never knew you needed I consider myself a fairly savvy traveler, so I’m pretty surprised it took me this long to try out Airbnb; but I finally did it. Last summer I tried out 5 different Airbnb apartments – 4 in Spain and one in, Read More
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
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
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
Did you know that Bellinis (the “girls night” favorite peach/ sparkling wine cocktails) were invented in Venice Italy? I didn’t. Not until I got there. One of my friends (a major Bellini enthusiast) was adamant that we visit Harry’s Bar – the place where the worldwide-popular Bellini was invented. So we went. The bar, Read More
When you think of Rome, what are some of the “must-see” spots that come to your mind? For most, top sights in Rome would include The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Roman Forum… Especially if you’re coming to this historic city for the first time. Well, I’m no, Read More
Florence is a city bustling with markets. You can find clothes, sunglasses, jewelry, souvenirs, food, and home accessories, but more prominently than all else you can find leather. You can honestly find anything your heart desires when it comes to leather – I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many purses and coats in, Read More