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 …
Many associate New York state with the bright lights of Times Square or mountainous regions like the Adirondacks or Catskills, but one of New York’s best kept secrets is in Oneida County. Sylvan Beach is a tiny beach town with a big personality; there are so many fun things to do in this part of …
Everyone has a different grasp on what constitutes as having really “seen” or “been to” a place. While I never had stringent rules, I always said as long as you buy something, eat something, converse with someone, and leave the area of transport (i.e. a train or bus station, or an airport), then who’s to …
When it comes to travel nightmares, losing your passport abroad is easily one of the worst-case-scenarios imaginable. I had a close call in Bulgaria (I dropped my passport in the lobby of my hostel, only to realize it was missing several hours later. Luckily, the front desk had it!), so I decided I would always …
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When planning a trip to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, I knew I wanted to take advantage of a long layover somewhere in Central America on my way down. Copa Airlines offers an extended layover program in Panama City, and since they had the best flight options, that’s the route I decided to take. I …
If you’re headed to NYC with your girls, you might feel overwhelmed in trying to decide where to grab a bite. New York has over 6,000 restaurants, and some are simply better equipped for large groups than others. After dining at so many spots around New York, these are my top restaurant picks for a …
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