The Best Beach Town You’ve Never Heard Of: Bordighera, Italy

Summer in Europe is not for the faint of heart. Generally, it’s expensive, it’s crowded, and some destinations are too packed for their own good. If you’re braving Europe in the summer and you want a beach destination, you’ve likely looked at Nice, Monaco, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, maybe even Portofino. All of them are …

What To Eat in Modena, Italy (And Where To Go)

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 …

Hotel Review: La Roccia Wellness Hotel in Cavalese, Italy

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, …

The Best Cheap Eats in Bologna, Italy

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 …

Travel Horror Stories: I Lost My Passport in Saudi Arabia

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 …