I recently spent a bit of time in and around Pisa, choosing the city as my base. Instead of rushing from place to place, I went for a slower type of travel, taking my time and visiting everything at a more relaxed pace. Based on that experience, I put together this one day in Pisa […]

I just returned from a fantastic trip to Pisa. I had been feeling quite burned out lately, and before I managed to do any more damage to myself, I did what I always do in moments like this: I went back to Italy. Italy has always been my happy place. Whenever life feels overwhelming, it’s […]

I love Venice. So much so that I return to my Italian amore every single year. You could say I’m a bit of an expert when it comes to navigating Italy’s most controversial city. And I do say “controversial” on purpose—because Venice sparks strong opinions. Some people fall head over heels for it, others walk […]

Once the Christmas season starts, most people probably dream about the magical European Christmas Markets, the ones that are in Germany, France, and the UK. However, no one talks about an absolute hidden gem of Christmas vibes that is found in Southern Italy, in the Puglia Region. In this guide, I am sharing the top […]

Deciding where to stay in Venice is a conundrum. Do you go for a hotel right in the middle of San Marco, which, yes, is one of the best locations to stay in Venice for seeing the most famous sights but also means being swamped by crowds? Or do you try and go for quieter […]

Located in the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano are one of the most popular islands to visit once you have explored everything Venice has to offer. When you have limited time, it may be hard to decide if you want to visit Murano or Burano. While both islands promise a unique […]

Napoli is one of my favourite cities in Italy. It’s the bad boy of the country, a rebel on the outside, but extremely sweet and interesting on the inside. This year I returned to Napoli with my friends who had never been, so I was in charge of planning the itinerary, to include all the […]

I have recently just returned from a fantastic trip to Napoli with friends, where I sampled some of the best food the city has to offer. I always get excited when I go to Napoli because I know I will indulge in a feast of flavours and the best pizza in the world. This trip […]

Years ago, someone told me that Venice has so many amazing restaurants that is hard to recommend only a handful. And after visiting Venice over five times, I fully agree. There are so many incredible restaurants in Venice, serving the most delicious typical Venetian food, that it would be impossible to list them all in […]