Don’t get me wrong; I love Florence, Italy. But over the years, the excessive crowds have managed to take away from Florence’s natural charm. Not to mention, in a post-pandemic world, the prices in Florence have at least tripled since I first visited back in 2017. That’s not to say that Florence should be skipped …
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I’m always pining to see how I can visit typically expensive destinations on a budget. I’ve taken my stab at Mo’orea and Iceland on this feat, and I have found while expensive destinations are usually just that (expensive), cutting costs creatively is always an option. But… what about Monaco? The notorious playground of a country …
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Summer in Europe is not for the faint of heart. Generally, it’s expensive, it’s crowded, and some destinations are too packed for their own good. If you’re braving Europe in the summer and you want a beach destination, you’ve likely looked at Nice, Monaco, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, maybe even Portofino. All of them are …
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Getting to San Marino from Italy is not difficult by any means, but I couldn’t find a clear-cut guide online on how to do it, so I decided to make one. I suppose you’re in the same position I was in, so, welcome to the official guide on how to get to San Marino from …
Italy is well known as being an exciting culinary destination, but there’s one city that ranks well above the rest when it comes to perfecting Italian cuisine. Modena in Emilia Romagna (which is known as Italy’s food valley) is easily one of the country’s most prominent food cities, and luckily for hungry travelers, it can …
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, …
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Bologna, Italy has become more and more popular over the years. As a large university city, Bologna has plenty to offer for all ages with a lively, vibrant atmosphere. If you’re short on time and want to see Bologna, but you can only manage a visit with a day trip from Milan or Florence, have …
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 …