It’s one of the most popular destinations in Italy. And, while I think it’s generally pretty overrated, I think it’s absolutely worth visiting to see for yourself, swim at the beaches, eat all the seafood pasta, and buy everything with a lemon print. Today I’m sharing my top 10 tips for visiting the Amalfi Coast so you know what to…
Look, between the hiked up prices, crowds, and commercialized beaches, I’ll be the first to admit that I think the Amalfi Coast is one of the more overrated places in Italy. In saying that, it’s definitely worth a visit and also well worth visiting the nearby island of Capri. For me, I knew I didn’t want to spend the day…
Are you dreaming of a weekend in the rolling hills of Tuscany? It’s really easy to make that dream happen if you’re based in Vicenza because it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Perfect for a weekend or long weekend away. While I was looking over some of my posts, I realized I had never created a guide…
If you need to get out of the house but don’t know where to start, I’ve gotchu. Here’s a guide to some easy hikes near Vicenza that are both kid and dog-friendly. These are great to get you started on your adventures when you first move to Vicenza because most are fairly close, then you can go further into the…
Coming to you today with another easy day trip idea. I like that it’s something a little different to add variety to your adventures – not that mountains ever get old, but it’s fun to keep things different and throw in a gorge every now and then, right? This one’s got an easy hike, water to cool off in, and…
Today’s guide is a slightly lesser-known Sardinian adventure. It’s a small, private beach where you can see a unique treat from nature. Here’s my guide on how to get to Elefanti Beach with everything you need to know to plan your adventure. I’ve also added my other Sardinia travel guides at the end, so you’re all set to plan your…
One thing I wish I knew earlier while I was living in Italy is just how easy it is to get to Sardinia. And also just how beautiful it is. It is easily my favorite part of Italy, closely followed by the Dolomites. Whatever you do, don’t wait as long as I did to plan a visit, especially if you…
I’ve got another awesome beach in Sardinia for you today. It’s got gorgeous baby blue water, a fun hike to get there, and that ‘out in the wild’ feeling. I mean that in the sense that it’s not an overly commercialized beach with restaurants and beach umbrellas to rent. It’s just a beach on a beautiful island. Here’s a guide…
Need a place to go swimming but want something a little prettier than the Venice beaches? Here’s a guide to some of my favorite places to swim at Lago di Garda. These are all based on being easy day trips from Vicenza, so they’re focused on the eastern half of the lake. If you just want to get away from…
Do you like electric blue water and a little adventure? Well you’re going to love this one. Here’s my guide on how to get to Cala Coticcio in Sardinia. I went here with my husband on our family holiday this year and just loved it. It’s a little rugged and involves a hike to get there, but this guide will…