Postcards From Italy
10 Hot Tips For Visiting Florence In The Summer
Florence is an incredible city, but summer temperatures and crowds of tourists can make a visit to this charming place straight out of the Italian Renaissance more of a hot mess than an ideal summer vacation. Here are some of my best tips to help you keep your cool while traveling and get the most…
Read More10 Italy Quotes That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Italy. Italia. A country that has inspired and intrigued the world since ancient Rome, and has continued to captivate millions of visitors for centuries. The history, culture, food, and wine leave an indelible impression on all who visit. In an attempt to describe my experience living in this crazy, beautiful country, I have collected 10…
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…
Read MoreHow To Spend A Perfect Afternoon In Fiesole
If you are hoping to find a perfect view of Florence, look no further than the beautiful (and nearby!) town of Fiesole. This small town, set among the hills of Tuscany, offers an incredible panorama of Firenze, as well as Roman ruins, the Monastery of San Francesco, and a restaurant that is a must-try for any Florence…
Read MoreRiding the Bus in Italy: 7 Tips For A Successful Journey
While Italy has an extensive network of trains to get tourists and locals alike from place to place, one of the best ways to get around is by bus. Within a city, bus tickets are cheap (they often cost less than 2 Euro), and many times longer rides (for example Florence-Siena) are cheaper than taking…
Read MoreCapri For A Day: Top 10 Things To Do
A trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast is not complete without at least one day spent on the beautiful Mediterranean island known as the Isola di Capri. Once a favorite spot to Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius, Capri has continued its tradition of attracting the rich and famous, with celebrity visitors ranging from Liz Taylor and Jackie…
Read MoreCastles & Chianti: Miss Adventures on A Vespa
I have a confession: since my move to Italy, I have become completely obsessed with Vespas. Perhaps this stems from childhood Lizzie McGuire fantasies (after all, this is “what dreams are made of”) or simply comes from a desire to live “la vita bella”. Either way, from the very first ride I took on a…
Read MoreFlorence Finds: Colossal Statue Just A Bus Ride Away
After almost a year of living and working in Florence, Italy, I thought I had pretty much seen it all. The popular tourist sites such as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michaelangelo, and the Duomo have somehow morphed from foreign sights to daily fixtures, the once unfamiliar streets of Florence as known to me as my…
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