UPDATED MAR 2020. The Dolomites keep proving to me that no matter how many times you visit, there’s always a new place to explore. A couple of weeks ago I packed lunch and visited the Tramonti di Sopra nature pool and it made for an awesome day trip. It’s a little off the beaten path so it was a quiet,…
UPDATED MAR 2020. I recently hiked to Lago di Sorapis and, during the hike, I kept thinking ‘man I hope the juice is worth the squeeze’. Let me tell you, the color of this gorgeous lake was absolutely worth the squeeze of some tired old knees. The natural beauty blew me away and the whole area looked like a painting.…
UPDATED MAR 2020. I’m not going to write too much of an intro because the post is long enough as it is, but here’s my guide of tips for moving to Italy from America. It’s chunky and full of opinions just like me. I’m just sharing a lot of the things you can expect when you move here. There’s no…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Since the fairytale-like Christmas markets tend to steal the spotlight, Krampus parades might not be at the top of your winter European holiday bucket list. You might be like me and had not even heard of it. Today, let’s take a closer look at attending a Krampus parade in Italy. If you scare easily you can peek…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming. There are just so many countries to visit – sometimes it can feel like ‘where do I even start?’ We all know the heavy hitters like Venice, Paris, and London and, while they are all certainly worth a visit, there are also some lesser-known places that are worth adding…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Have you heard of the Dolomites? This nature-filled area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is my favorite part about living in Italy. I love that you can explore just about anything from lakes, mountains, waterfalls, hikes, or snow adventures in winter. Here’s a look at what’s on offer with this guide to hikes in the…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Most of the time, people call me Katie. But for one sunny day in January, I was simply known as Gladiator! Ok, ok, I’ll admit that maybe that was only in my head and maybe I’ve seen the movie Gladiator one too many times. Anyway, I had wanted to visit the Colosseum since I saw that movie. It…
UPDATED MAR 2020. We all know Milan. It’s one of the most iconic cities in Italy. I’m sure it’s not common that people visit this city specifically to watch WWE Wrestling, but that’s exactly why I planned a visit recently. WWE was coming to town and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go and see the show – I’m…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Moving to Italy is a dream for many, and one that I have been lucky enough to live. There are always a lot of changes that come with a new home and today I wanted to share some of the ways my living in Italy changed my life.
UPDATED MAR 2020. I can’t believe it was one year ago I boarded a plane at the Honolulu Airport and moved across the pond. My husband left soon after we got here – seems to be the pattern with my moves and military lifestyle. I remember the isolating feeling of sitting in my empty apartment. I had no money, no…