You've probably heard of Modena from the famed Netflix series, "Chef's Table," with the very first episode featuring Osteria Francescana by Massimo Bottura. While Osteria Francescana is a great highlight of the city, there's so much more to to it. Best of all, Modena can easily be seen in just a day, especially if you…
After somewhere around twenty visits to Italy, I finally made my way to the Italian Dolomites. What finally brought me there was my desire to treat myself by staying at La Roccia Wellness Hotel in Cavalese, Italy. La Roccia Wellness Hotel was the prime getaway from my typical New York City stressful routine. In total,…
Bologna is a foodie's dream, but unfortunately, a visit here can often come with a hefty price tag. Easily accessible by Florence or Milan, especially with a Eurail pass, many travelers seek a visit to Bologna when visiting Italy. The city is well-known as a foodie destination where dishes like lasagna, tortellini en brodo, and…
Everyone has a different grasp on what constitutes as having really "seen" or "been to" a place. While I never had stringent rules, I always said as long as you buy something, eat something, converse with someone, and leave the area of transport (i.e. a train or bus station, or an airport), then who's to…
Recently, I was flying home from Naples, Italy, and found a flight through AerLingus with a long layover in Dublin. Twist my arm, I said as I essentially threw my money at the screen. I had never been to Ireland, nor did I really have the strongest desire to go, so a long layover was…
For those who have worked their tails off all semester, get ready to treat yourself with some much needed time off for spring break. While I personally have gone on Spring Break to Egypt and was scheduled to go to Spring Break to Costa Rica in March 2020 (which for reasons you can probably imagine,…
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…
