Sardinia is one of Italy’s most charming islands, often overlooked by tourists. The second largest island in Italy after Sicily, Sardinia offers a unique landscape of stunning beaches, rough coast and, believe or not, mountains! Sardinia is also known for its unique “Blue Zone” lifestyle, where inhabitants enjoy a significantly longer and healthier life. Many […]
Have you ever thought about what Rome looks like at night? Well, it’s quite different. After the day’s activities slow down, the city begins to shine in its own unique way. The famous landmarks are illuminated, the squares become lively, and the quieter spots offer a more personal experience of Rome. In this post, I’ll […]
Life is too short for bad gelato. So I’ve done the hard work for you, to tell you where to find the best gelato in Venice. I have visited this wonderful city four times already, and, if you’ve read my other articles about Venice, you know I have a special love affair with it. I […]
My love affair with Venice started over 10 years ago, on a harsh winter day. It was my first trip after the sudden passing of my grandma which hit me like a train. After a time in which I felt suffocated with grief, I needed a warm pair of arms to hold me tight and […]
If you are wondering what to eat in Venice, I’ve got you! My last trip to the city of love was purely for a gastronomical adventure. I flew to Venice to explore the traditional Venetian food and find what makes the cuisine in Venice special. I’ve been to markets, spoke to family run restaurant owners […]
When you think about Venice you don’t automatically associate the city with street food. I certainly didn’t when I first visited. But there are plenty of delicious choices if you are looking for street food in Venice. The city is not just romantic restaurants by the water that will charge you an arm and a […]
Eating out in Venice is expensive. A two course meal accompanied by wine can easily cost between 40 and 50 euros per person in a pretty restaurant. Not to mention a coffee in Piazza San Marco, which can easily cost 12 euros. During my last trip to the city I explored every corner and tried […]
If you are planning to take a day trip to Rome from Florence, I’ve got you! Italy is my favourite country in the world! I have visited it pretty much every year. I’ve been to Rome more times than I can count, and I also lived near Florence for a while. I’m in love with the […]
Bellagio is not only one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Como, it’s also one of the most popular, with most tourists who travel to Lake Como choosing to spend time there because of the allure of that Italian fairytale holiday. Because I don’t like crowds, I decided to arrive in Bellagio early in the […]
Lake Como is known to be a very expensive destination for the rich and wealthy. But can you visit Lake Como on a budget? I have visited this beautiful area of Italy twice, both times on a budget. In this article I want to tell you how you can too, based on my own experience […]