With a relatively more normal summer on the horizon, I know many people are anxious to begin traveling again. (I’m one of them.) We’ve taken three trips with a fourth one on the horizon, and I’ve had countless opportunities to…
Bring Barcelona Home & A Beautiful Barcelona Souvenir
In April, I shared ways to support Italy during the lockdown. As the world prepares for a second wave, I want to continue sharing information that can help some of these small businesses survive while also keeping us focused on…
5 Travel Souvenirs to Relive Your Best Adventures
When I studied abroad, one of my favorite things to do was shopping for travel souvenirs to bring home to the people I love. I studied abroad in the fall and would be home for Christmas, so I wanted to…
Travel Budget Tips: Maximizing Travel Experiences
I wrote a variation of this post a few years ago, but I didn’t think it to be useful. When I look at my instagram, most people probably think we are full-time travelers. (We’re definitely not.) None of our content…
Jet Lag Solutions: Beating, Embracing & Overcoming Time Zones
I really feel like this post needs to be about how I’ve learned to beat, embrace, and overcome jet lag. I like to think that I’ve come up with a few tried-and-true jet lag solutions, though I have to admit,…
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…
Driving in Italy – The Essentials
If you’re planning a trip to Tuscany, I highly recommend driving in Italy! Generally speaking, I tell people that they don’t need a car on their first time visiting Italy. Most people will visit some variation of the “big 3,”…
6 Mistakes in Italy to Avoid
As I reflect on our honeymoon, I’ve tried to think critically about what we missed, what we should have done differently, or the mistakes in Italy that could have been avoided. Truthfully, every aspect of our Italian honeymoon was magical and…
