Every time we return from a trip, it’s hard to imagine a trip being even better than the last one. Yet, here we are. I’m eager to share more about our experiences – both in terms of traveling in the…
Eating in Italy: 6 Easy Tips for Eating Well
Eating in Italy is my favorite part of Italy. I’ve come a long way since my study abroad days. Planning my trips around food is something I really enjoy, though I do have to challenge myself to continuously try new…
6 Tasty Cooking Classes in Italy You Must Try
In my opinion, recipes are some of the best souvenirs that you can bring home. It’s a great way to share your travels with your family and friends! When you’re looking at which cooking classes in Italy to take, make…
What to Do in Cinque Terre: Best Activities, Tours, Restaurants & More
After three trips in three years, I think it’s time to put together a comprehensive post about what to do in Cinque Terre. It’s no secret that I enjoy gelato and eat well while in Cinque Terre, but it’s through trial…
Best Restaurants in Cinque Terre
Good food can be hard to find when traveling, but luckily I’ve got the best restaurants in Cinque Terre for you today. (If you’re looking for the best gelato in Cinque Terre, I’ve got that covered separately on the blog.)…
Try Sciacchetra on a Cinque Terre Wine Tour!
We fell in love with the views of the wine terraces from our hotel in Manarola, so I decided we needed to do a Cinque Terre wine tour and try the local white wine. The Cinque Terre region is known for a…
Where to Stay in Cinque Terre: La Torretta Lodge
To date, we have made three trips to Cinque Terre, three trips to La Torretta Lodge. Figuring out where to stay in Cinque Terre can be difficult, especially if you don’t plan in advance. Cinque Terre hotels don’t typically have…
Best Gelato in Cinque Terre
As I mentioned in my Cinque Terre travel guide, I am making good on my promise to update the best gelato in Cinque Terre list with any recent experiences. After all, a travel blog is only helpful if it is…
Skip the Day Trip: 3-Day Cinque Terre Itinerary
When I first started planning our trip to Cinque Terre, I kept thinking about visiting Cinque Terre as a day trip from Florence. It was suggested on multiple tour websites and offered as such, but I just couldn’t wrap my…
Cinque Terre Pesto Class – Learn from a Pro!
When we first started planning this year’s Europe trip, life was crazy. We were in the midst of renovation hell and living with my mom. I was grieving the unexpected loss of my dad in ways that are still unimaginable…
Cinque Terre Travel Planning Resources
I’m not going to lie. Curating 3 years of resources and experiences for a Cinque Terre travel guide has been one of my most favorite posts. Our first trip to Cinque Terre was in 2016. My dad had unexpectedly passed…