I’ve got another awesome beach in Sardinia for you today. It’s got gorgeous baby blue water, a fun hike to get there, and that ‘out in the wild’ feeling. I mean that in the sense that it’s not an overly commercialized beach with restaurants and beach umbrellas to rent. It’s just a beach on a beautiful island. Here’s a guide…
Need a place to go swimming but want something a little prettier than the Venice beaches? Here’s a guide to some of my favorite places to swim at Lago di Garda. These are all based on being easy day trips from Vicenza, so they’re focused on the eastern half of the lake. If you just want to get away from…
Do you like electric blue water and a little adventure? Well you’re going to love this one. Here’s my guide on how to get to Cala Coticcio in Sardinia. I went here with my husband on our family holiday this year and just loved it. It’s a little rugged and involves a hike to get there, but this guide will…
If you’re sweltering in the summer heat, maybe a waterfall adventure is on the cards. The Cascate del Silan hike is a nearby one that’s a perfect spot to cool off while still getting out and about. Here’s a full hiking guide with everything you need to know to plan your day out.
Let me start by saying there’s no right or wrong choice here. It’s all about making the choice that suits your travel style and needs best. The best camera for traveling is not the most expensive or fanciest on the market, it’s the one you’re going to use. With that in mind, I’m going to go through the main types of…
It’s iconic, super photogenic, and makes for an awesome outdoor adventure in northern Italy. Here’s a guide for the Tre Cime hike with everything you need to know to plan your hiking adventure. I’ve added a bunch of tips for doing the hike, visiting the caves, and added links to more hikes in the area so you’ll be all set…
Welcome back to another episode of places to visit while you’re in Italy. This one is an interesting one because I have used the products but never actually got my butt over to the factory to take a tour. Finally, last week, I ventured out on a little solo outing and I can’t believe I didn’t go sooner. Here’s my…
I don’t know if it’s the sunshine and blue skies, or the insanely gorgeous views, or maybe the wine, but there’s something rejuvenating about a trip to Tuscany. Luckily for us, it’s only not too far away and makes for a great 4-day weekend getaway. I just got back from another family weekend there to explore a new area of…
Picture this. Natural rock ‘hot tubs’ filled with bright blue thermal water and waterfalls cascading between them. Seems pretty sweet, right? Well, in the name of research, I went there and I’m here to bring you a real talk guide with everything you need to know about how to plan a visit to the Saturnia hot springs in Tuscany. AKA…
What do we do when life throws us lemons? Make limoncello, right? Seems legit. In today’s post, I’m happy to be able to share a fantastic local business where you can find the best limoncello in Italy. I’m talking high quality, pure limoncello from a family run business where you can also take a tasting tour and learn about the…