Posts by Catalina
The Ultimate Guide To Visiting Slovenia’s Postojna Cave
In the past 200 years, Slovenia’s Postojna Cave has attracted 36 million visitors from around the world, and after my visit there, its not difficult to see why. Visitors to the country flock to Postojna Cave to see for themselves the natural wonder that lies there, 24 kilometers of incredible stalactites in all different shapes,…
Read MoreLiving Local In Slovenia: What To Do And See In Bela Krajina
During my latest trip to Slovenia, I had the pleasure of staying at Big Berry luxury “glamping” camp in the Bela Krajina region of Slovenia (read all about it here). During my visit, the staff at Big Berry helped plan an incredible itinerary of things to do and see that let me explore Slovenia like…
Read MoreMy Glamping Getaway at Big Berry Luxury Camp, Slovenia
After spending 1 year city-dwelling in Florence, Italy, there is one thing I’ve sorely missed…nature. A midwest girl at heart, I grew up just a short drive away from sprawling fields, farmland, lakes, and greenery as far as the eye can see. This past week, I had the opportunity to visit Big Berry, a luxury…
Read MoreTop 10 Ways to Maximize Your Time Studying Abroad
As anyone who has ever studied abroad can attest to, time truly does fly when abroad. Whether your are studying abroad for 1 month or 1 year, by the time your experience is coming to an end, it will feel like you blinked and the semester was suddenly over. Between school, constant traveling, and attempting…
Read MoreWhy Choosing To Live & Work Abroad After Graduating Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
This is me, almost exactly one year ago from today, just a few days prior to graduation. In the photo, I stand tall, proud, confident, ready to take on the world. In reality, those feelings couldn’t have been further from the truth. Was I proud of graduating? Absolutely. Was I excited to finally be finished…
Read More6 Ways To Keep Your Travel Spirit Alive After Returning From a Trip Around The World
Unless you’re a full-time traveler constantly on-the-go there is always the moment you return home or settle in one location for a while after a whirlwind of adventures. Usually there’s the refreshing sense of home – your favorite restaurants, the grocery store, catching up with friends, and the familiarity of your own shower and bed.…
Read MoreHow To Donate Clothes in Florence (and save room in your suitcase!)
If you are temporarily living in Florence, studying abroad, or simply traveling, when it is time to return home the reality may hit that there is suddenly not enough room in your suitcase for every article of clothing you brought. Whether you overpacked, (check out my Study Abroad Packing List for tips on how to avoid this phenomenon)…
Read MoreAmazing Amalfi: Top 10 Things To Do In Positano
The beautiful black sand (okay, pebble) beaches of Positano are a must for any traveler visiting the Amalfi Coast. After a year living in Italy, I can honestly say that Positano is not only one of my favorite beach towns, but one of my favorite Italian destinations. Spend a day (or two!) exploring the colorful…
Read MoreTwo Incredible Weeks In Italy: The Complete Itinerary
There is so much to do and see in Italy that planning a trip can be quite a daunting task. After living in Italy for almost a year, I am constantly adding adventures to my Italy Bucket List and never seem to run out of places to go. To help make planning easier, I have carefully selected…
Read MoreA Day in Elba, Tuscany’s Incredible Island Paradise
What comes to your mind when you think of Tuscany? Rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, beaches? Wait, what was that? Beaches? Yes, you did read that correctly. Strange as it may sound, Tuscany is home to an archipelago of 7 Mediterranean island escapes. Elba Island, or Isola d’Elba, as it is locally called is the…
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