The Roman Colosseum is one of the most recognized buildings in the world. As one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the line to visit the Colosseum on your trip to Italy may take hours. However, there are…
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10 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO IN CAPRI
The sparkling blue sea, the rocky cliffs, the endless leafy, lemon trees, and daily cloudless sky. These things combine into an irresistible place: the magical island of Capri. Capri is definitely a top destination in Italy and somewhere on everyone’s…
THE BEST OF PANAREA, ITALY
Panarea. Oddly, for all its glamour, this island’s true charm comes largely from what it is not. It is Panarea’s enchanting isolation that is its greatest allure. It is a secretive and down-to-earth place, a hideaway where little happens and…
12 MAGICAL EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
When most people are getting into pumpkin spice mode, I’m already dreaming of sipping hot cocoa heaped high with mountains of Chantilly cream at a magical Christmas market. Since launching my blog, I have been on a mission to visit…
GETTING AROUND CINQUE TERRE: WHAT I WISH I KNEW
Experiencing Cinque Terre has been on my bucket list since my first trip to Italy in 2011. Cinque Terre is made up of five scenic seaside towns nestled in the Italian Riviera Coastline. I quickly learned that getting around Cinque…
10 THINGS TO DO IN GENOA, ITALY
Although Genoa does not rise to the top of most Italy travel itineraries, the underrated birthplace of Christopher Columbus and pesto Genovese offers visitors rich maritime history, refined gastronomical fare, bustling piazzas, and noteworthy medieval architecture. Genoa Italy was dubbed…
THE BEST OF NORTHERN ITALY IN 4 DAYS
From the breath-taking canals of Venice, to the romantic Shakespearean city of Verona and azure blue hues of Lake Como, it’s hard not be in awe of northern Italy. Best of all, you might be surprised to hear it’s all…
6 TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF A TRIP TO FLORENCE
Florence is a magnificent city, full of history and charm. There is so much to see that it can be overwhelming to decide what things to do whilst you are visiting. In this post we share 6 top tips to…
HOW TO DO ROME IN 1 DAY ON A BUDGET
We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day. But believe it or not, it is possible to see the best that this incredibly beautiful city has to offer in the space of only 24 hours. All you need is…
THE 5 MOST ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN VENICE
Despite the cliché, Venice is definitely one of the most romantic places in the world and I can vouch for that myself. I recently spent a long weekend in Venice with my boyfriend to celebrate our two year anniversary and…
10 THINGS YOU MUST DO WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS IN FLORENCE
Confession: I am completely in love with Florence, Italy. After 1 year of living and working abroad in this enchanting Renaissance city, I have completely fallen for Firenze. One of my favorite things about living in Florence is the variety of…
THE ETERNAL CITY: 9 PICTURESQUE SIGHTS IN ROME
If you’re lucky enough to embark on a trip through Rome, Italy’s capital, you’ll notice that the streets of the Eternal City have thousands of marvelous secrets to unravel. From beautiful architecture to stunning fountains to delicious food, everything about…