Italy is one of my favorite countries in the world. The cuisine, weather, passionate locals, art, and varied landscapes offer a reason for tourists to visit again and again. Two of the most popular cities in Italy are Florence and Venice…
How Many Days in Venice, Italy do you Really Need?
Venice packs a lot into a small space. Charm, tourists, medieval alleyways, tourists, picturesque canals, and…tourists. I actually wasn’t the biggest fan of Venice until I learned how to do it right. That meant getting up at the crack of dawn, enjoying the popular…
5 Day Amalfi Coast Itinerary | Things to do + Top Tours
The Amalfi Coast offers a completely different vibe than other popular destinations in Italy like Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan. Here, you’ll have moments where you think you’re in Greece instead of Italy. 5 days in the Amalfi Coast will give you plenty of time…
A Day Trip to Capri from Positano + What to do in Capri
A day trip to Capri from Positano (or any of the Amalfi Coast towns) is not only worth your time, but very easy to do on your own. With ferries departing from the main beach in Positano and the ride being a quick 30 minutes, there’s no excuse not to visit Capri. It’s easy to fill a day…
TOP 5 Coffee Shops and Cafes in Florence, Italy
When I studied abroad in Florence, too many years ago to admit, there wasn’t much of a coffee shop scene outside of traditional standup espresso bars. Italy is famous for its espresso bars where you order your morning cappuccino, sip it at the bar, and then head out the door. Outside of that, your other option…
TOP 5 Florence Gelato Spots | Quality Picks in the City Center
If there’s a city to forget counting calories or how many gelato stops you make in a day, this is it. My advice is to enjoy this treat at least twice a day as there are few places in the world that offer gelato as creamy and flavorful as this. Plus, chances are you’ll be burning extra calories walking all over the city…
Essentials For Your Visit to Florence – Travel Guide
“What cities make your top five list?”. A question Jake and I play around with all the time. When someone asks for my favorite destination, I always give them my top 5. Florence, Italy has been in my top 5 for the last 12 years. What does it take for a city stay in my top 5? That “feeling” every time you…
A Week in Italy – 5 Italy Itinerary Ideas
The first part in planning a trip is deciding where to go and how many days to stay in each location. For many of us this is one of the most overwhelming elements in travel planning as the options are limitless. If you’re thinking of going to Italy you’ve come to the right place to start researching your options…