As White Lotus Season 2 comes to a conclusion, the desire to travel to Sicily has rapidly increased. This is long overdue, as Sicily is fairly overlooked in comparison to mainland Italy. There are so many reasons to visit Sicily, and after I went in June of 2021, I can confirm a revisit will be…
Out of all of the cities and airports in the world, I've had the most layovers in Istanbul. With Turkish Airlines offering an extended stopover program, there's no reason to not try to see the city. Though 24 hours is not nearly enough for not only Istanbul, but the vast, beautiful country that is Türkiye…
Pro-tip: Don't feel like doing all of the planning on your own? Book a guided historical tour to see the city's highlights.
Stop #1: Duomo di Milano
My first time visiting the Duomo di Milano in May 2019. PHOTO: Kaitlyn Rosati
If you only have one day in Milan, it's worth prioritizing its most famous sight…
Many travelers skip Naples due to its poor reputation. "It's seedy," "it's dangerous," "it's dirty," "it's rough around the edges." These are all common concerns that visitors will hear from other travelers and locals alike. However, Naples is ... kind of amazing. It's totally different from the rest of Italy. It's kind of like if…
Florence is one of the most sought-out destinations in Italy, and despite the year-round crowds, nothing really holds a candle to the city's art, history, and cuisine. It's no wonder why so many praise Florence as one of their favorites in the country. Plus, it's a great hub for day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Cinque…
Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists. Though you might think it's going to be extremely similar to any typical Western nation, there are actually a lot of little quirks and rules to know about traveling through Italy. After having been to Italy over 10 times, these are some…
No visit to Italy is complete without a visit to its capital, Rome. However, because the country has so much to see, there's a chance you'll want to cut your time in Rome short in lieu of some other underrated Italian gems. Even if you narrow your time in Rome to just one singular day,…
With only a four-hour flight from mainland USA's East Coast, a visit to Iceland can easily be done in just a few short days. It's also great for a stopover between North America and mainland Europe, and with IcelandAir's "extended stopover" program, it's easy as pie. Convenience aside, Iceland is a breathtaking place that should…
DISCLAIMER: This was my personal experience flying during Covid-19. You should always check travel restrictions based on your location, as rules often change by the day.
I was mindlessly scrolling on my phone on May 14th, 2021, when I finally saw the words I’ve been waiting over a year to hear: “Italy is Officially Reopening…
Traveling solo makes for a great filter. It makes you quick to detect those that are not worth your time, and it makes you highly appreciate that one person you truly have a connection with and enjoy being around.
Let me rewind for a second. I work at a bar in New York City called The Hog Pit (37…
