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Have you ever been so stressed out that you began fantasizing about escaping to a faraway island? In January, overwhelmed by the hectic work & travel lifestyle I was living in Florence, I found myself wishing I could. However, with limited funds it seemed it would be difficult to turn this dream into a reality.…
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Mamma Mia! As I sat in the theater back in 2008, singing along to my favorite ABBA songs, I never would have guessed that 8 years later I would be channeling my inner Amanda Seyfried on Skopelos, the very island where much of the movie was filmed. I even spent my 30 days on Skopelos…
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The Acropolis is one of the most popular archaeological sites in all of Greece, and is a must see if you are headed to Athens. As someone who majored in art history in college, visiting the Acropolis myself was pretty much a dream come true. You don’t have to be an expert on ancient Greek…
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A few months ago, a friend returned home with one of the coolest Florence souvenirs I had ever seen: a 1 Euro coin that had been flattened and pressed into a fleur-de-lis (the symbol of Florence) right in front of her eyes. Immediately, my eyes lit up and I knew I just had to get one…
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Italy is famous for its food, and for good reason. However, not all restaurants are created equal. In my year living in Florence, I was lucky enough to eat my way through many of the city’s dining establishments, and have sorted through the good, bad, and the touristy to bring you this list! Though this…
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Florence is an incredibly picturesque city, and the Italian Renaissance architecture that it is known for is amazing to behold. However, you don’t just have to admire Florence and its landmarks from the ground-there are many viewpoints scattered throughout the city that allow for breathtaking views from above! If you are looking for the perfect…
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If getting completely lost while searching for breathtaking views, picturesque movie sets and secluded beaches sounds like your kind of adventure, then be sure to add riding an ATV in Skopelos, Greece to your bucket list. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to do just that, and had one of my most fun adventures…
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Pompeii is one of my all time favorite places to visit in Italy. Filled with history, ancient ruins, insanely well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, you’ll feel as though you stepped back in time and wandered into the Roman era. I’ve had the opportunity to visit now over 6 times, and each time have become more and…
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Visiting a new country, particularly one like Italy where there is so much to see and do, can be quite overwhelming. After 1 year living in Italy, I’ve learned so many tips and tricks on how to take the stress out of traveling here, and I’m so excited to share them with you! Without further…
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Hello! I'm Catalina, a tour guide, travel addict, and brunch lover living in Florence, Italy. I'm on a mission to live a life of adventure, and have visited 23 countries, 6 continents, and counting! When I'm not updating my corner of the internet, you can find me planning my next (miss) adventure, consuming way too much gelato, or chasing after the pigeons of Florence (which I have collectively named Gary).
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