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 …
In January 2023, I finally completed my mission of traveling to all New 7 Wonders of the World… alone! It is up there with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as one of my proudest travel accomplishments. Since I have now completed this feat, the least I could do is share exactly how I traveled to each one …
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As White Lotus Season 2 comes to a conclusion, the desire to travel to Sicily has rapidly increased. This is long overdue, as Sicily is fairly overlooked in comparison to mainland Italy. There are so many reasons to visit Sicily, and after I went in June of 2021, I can confirm a revisit will be …
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Move over Paris, the chic Italian fashion-capital, Milan, is coming through! Milan is quite different from the rest of Italy. It’s a bit more industrial, it’s way more expensive, and everything feels like it has its pinky and nose up, compared to the rest of the country and its humble vibes. This isn’t to say …
Many travelers skip Naples due to its poor reputation. “It’s seedy,” “it’s dangerous,” “it’s dirty,” “it’s rough around the edges.” These are all common concerns that visitors will hear from other travelers and locals alike. However, Naples is … kind of amazing. It’s totally different from the rest of Italy. It’s kind of like if …
Florence is one of the most sought-out destinations in Italy, and for good reason. It’s a historic city with some of the country’s best food, not to mention a great hub for day trips to places such as Pisa, Cinque Terre, Tuscan wine tours, Bologna, and more. If you are short on time and want …
Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists. Though you might think it’s going to be extremely similar to any typical Western nation, there are actually a lot of little quirks and rules to know about traveling through Italy. After having been to Italy over 10 times, these are some …
No visit to Italy is complete without a visit to its capital, Rome. However, because the country has so much to see, there’s a chance you’ll want to cut your time in Rome short in lieu of some other underrated Italian gems. Even if you narrow your time in Rome to just one singular day, …
“Why do you love Italy so much?” my mom asked me at Cafe Florentine in New Hartford, NY over espresso.“Because it feels like home,” I said. I grew up in a small town in Upstate New York, mainly consisting of Italian-Americans and Polish-Americans. To no coincidence, my mother’s side mainly comes from Eastern Europe, while …
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DISCLAIMER: This was my personal experience flying during Covid-19. You should always check travel restrictions based on your location, as rules often change by the day. I was mindlessly scrolling on my phone on May 14th, 2021, when I finally saw the words I’ve been waiting over a year to hear: “Italy is Officially Reopening …
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