Pienza, Italy
Having lived in Italy for the past few years, I've learned that some places don’t just meet expectations—they quietly, elegantly surpass them. Pienza, Italy, is one[...]
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Montepulciano, Italy
Here’s how to spend the perfect day in Montepulciano, Italy—wine, views, and pasta included. Perched high in the hills of southern Tuscany, Montepulciano is a tow[...]
Florence, Italy
Looking for the perfect Florence itinerary for an exquisite 3 days in the city? Keep reading... A living canvas of Renaissance genius and contemporary Italian creativ[...]
Go beyond the frescoes—discover the design-driven hidden gems in Florence Italy. Florence may be best known for its blockbuster Renaissance hits—Michelangelo’s[...]
Florence, Italy
Looking for the best view in Florence, Italy? From secret gardens to sky-high towers, here’s where to find the city’s most breathtaking perspectives. Florence doe[...]
Castelmezzano & Pietrapertosa, Basilicata, Italy
On a sunny, early spring day, I decided to make the short drive from my home in Ostuni, Puglia, to explore Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa, two villages tucked into the[...]
Naples, Italy
Looking for where to lay down a towel on a trip to Naples? These are the best beaches in (and around) Naples, Italy. Naples, with its chaotic charm, ancient history,[...]
Looking for the perfect 3 day Naples itinerary for a long weekend in the Campania city? Keep reading... Naples is a city of contrasts—gritty yet grand, chaotic yet[...]
Krakow, Poland
Planning a 3 day Krakow itinerary and wondering about the best things to do? Keep reading to uncover my recommendations after countless visits to the old Polish capital.[...]
Salento, Puglia, Italy
If you're looking for the best beaches in Salento, Puglia, Italy you're in the right place. Read on for all my local recommendations as a Puglia local. I can’t bel[...]