One rainy Sunday, sniffing my way thru a cold and curled up with a blanket, I watched Roman Holiday for the first time. Audrey Hepburn zipping through cobbled streets on a Vespa, the…
You’re planning out your European vacation, then realize you’ve only allotted one day for a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre! What will you do? What WILL you…
Planning a beachy escape to Cinque Terre? Discover why Monterosso al Mare is the best place to stay for sea views, sand, and charm—plus my full Hotel Baia review.
Florence Italy was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting. Largely because of my obsession with the movie, “A Room With A View“. I finally made it there recently, and I…
A typically calm and cool solo traveler loses it at Florence Airport! What happened? Do you ever get travel anxiety, especially when solo traveling?
A personal experience of what happens with a minor injury in Florence. An ambulance ride! An afternoon in the ER! How much did THAT end up costing?!
Did you love A Room with a View and want to walk in Lucy and Charlotte’s footsteps through Florence? In this post, I’ll take you to each filming location from the movie, with…
Not sure where to stay in Rome? After multiple trips, I share my top hotel and apartment picks near the Pantheon, Colosseum, Termini Station, and Trevi Fountain: perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families.
Curious about United Polaris Business Class? I flew from San Francisco to Rome in Polaris and documented everything—from the luxe lounge to lie-flat seats. Here’s what was worth it, what wasn’t, and tips for booking smarter.
Are you worried Venice is too crowded, smelly, or overwhelming for just two days? Let me show you why it’s absolutely worth it—and exactly how to do it right. Imagine what…
The absolute best things you must see in Rome! Don’t miss these fabulous places!
Rome has over 13,000 restaurants. That’s not a typo. That’s a delicious dilemma. So unless you’ve got a few spare years and a bottomless stomach, narrowing it down can feel like trying to…