Postcards From Italy
A Perfect Weekend Getaway Discovering Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love living in Florence, however every once in a while I desperately crave some time outside of the tourist filled, busy city (with a serious lack of trees and nature I might add). This past week I finally had enough of the crowds and seemingly incessant winter rain, and realized…
Read MoreMy Pilgrimage to Bagno Vignoni: Tuscany’s 16th Century Thermal Bath
My weekend in Tuscany placed me in the heart of the beautiful Val d’Orcia region of Italy. The region is known for its rolling hills, cypress trees, quaint towns, and variety of local Italian products such as wine and cheeses from the area. After an incredible day spent relaxing in the small, personal, natural hot…
Read MoreTucked Away Tuscany: Bagni San Filippo’s Incredible Natural Hot Springs
This past weekend I had one of the coolest experiences of my life thus far in Italy. During my weekend Tuscan getaway I was finally able to cross something off of my Italy bucket list that I have been dying to do for ages-visit one of Italy’s natural hot springs. After ogling over pictures of Tuscany’s…
Read MoreLiving “La Vita Bella”: What We Should All Learn From Italians
Sometimes living in Italy has it’s challenges-any ex pat or study abroad student has plenty of stories which elaborate this point. “Creepy” men, a serious lack of dryers, or waiting in line for hours attempting to fill out paperwork are among several ways of Italian life that often drive foreigners mad. However, despite these obstacles,…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Must Visit Gelaterias In Florence
You don’t go to Italy without eating gelato and you definitely don’t go to Florence without eating at least a few (once a day is a good starting average). However, with a different gelateria on every street corner, it can be hard knowing which ones to go to and which ones to avoid. After some…
Read More13 Florence Bars You Haven’t Heard Of (But Should!)
If you’ve been in Florence for at least a week, you’ve probably been up to some kind of shenanigans at one or more of the well-known bars, Lion’s Fountain, Uncle Jimmy’s, Red Garter, etc. (if you haven’t, then go, like right now). These places are popular for good reason and I frequent them often, however there are…
Read MoreBucket List Italy: 20 Unforgettable Adventures To Add To Your List
There are so many incredible things to see and do in Italy that it is surely impossible to capture them all in just one list! Though it was difficult, I managed to narrow down my top 20 must-add items to any Italy bucket list. Without further ado, here they are: 1.Hike the five coastal towns…
Read MoreRacing Through Roma: How to Conquer Rome in a Day
Rome wasn’t built in a day, therefore it should come as no surprise that attempting to see all of Italy’s capital city in one day is, in a word, impossible. I recommend spending several days in Rome to be able to explore as much of this historic and glorious city as you can. However, if…
Read MoreA Day Trip to “Fair Verona”: Romeo, Juliet, and Me
Shakespeare chose to set his tragic romance Romeo and Juliet “in fair Verona,” and after my visit this weekend, its obvious why. Every inch of the town is dripping with beauty, charm, and most notably, romance. The city truly is the perfect setting for a tale of “star crossed lovers.” Everywhere you look in Verona, there is evidence…
Read MoreCruising through Chianti: Adventures on a Vespa
Have you ever cruised through the Tuscan countryside on a pink Vespa? I had the chance to this weekend and it was absolutely exhilarating. If you find yourself in Tuscany, a Vespa tour through Chianti’s rolling hills and vineyards is a must. Since returning to Florence, the one thing I have been dying to do is…
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