Posts Tagged ‘travel tips’
The Ultimate Guide To Visiting Cinque Terre (Plus Sample Itinerary!)
The 5 coastal towns that make up Italy’s Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands”, are one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, and its not hard to see why. With 5 stunning and colorful cliffside towns, unforgettable views of the Mediterranean, and excellent hiking trails, there is something irresistible about this seaside destination. In my time living…
Read More30 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Florence
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…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Visiting Pompeii
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…
Read More50 Travel Tips For Visiting Italy
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…
Read More10 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 MoreThe 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 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 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 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 More7 Ways To Make The Best Of A Rainy Day Traveling
Anyone who knows me well is aware of the fact that I simply cannot stand rain. (I didn’t spend four years in sunny Southern California for nothing!). However, as an avid traveler and tour guide, I often encounter not so great weather on the road that can threaten to ~rain on my parade~. Be it emerging…
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