The final stop on our 9-day Italy trip was spending 24 hours in Milan! A wonderful city in northern Italy, Milan had lots of culture and a sophisticated vibe. After hiking in Cinque Terre the week before, it was refreshing to stay at the Marriott and have regular access to air conditioning. These are the … Continue reading
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2 Days in Corniglia, Cinque Terre– Hikes, Beaches, and Italian Spritz
Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our … Continue reading
3 Days in Florence, Italy – Firenze Card, Renaissance Art, and Authentic Italian Cooking
With my Firenze Card in hand and several tours scheduled, I was ready to take on Florence! A visit to the heart of the Renaissance art movement was our next stop on our 9-day in Italy trip. The Tuscan city did not disappoint! Give yourself plenty of time to explore Florence. There is so much … Continue reading
2 Days in Venice, Italy – How to Enjoy Gondolas, Eat Cicchetti, and Avoid Tourists
To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
How to Plan a Trip in 2 Hours or Less
*Complete title of this post should really be: How to Plan a Trip in 2 Hours or Less While using Free Wifi in the Airport an Hour Before Your Flight Takes off Before your Final Destination I’m not a procrastinator, but since I travel so much (no, really I spend 90% of my days on … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: Rome in 24 Hours
As I write this, my lifelong BFF (eternal BAE) is currently abroad in Italy. In honor of her Eat, Pray, Love (and eat some more) trip, I am finally writing about my Rome stay! ICYMI, I went to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome for a backpacking trip in September. If I’m being honest with you, Rome was … Continue reading
How to Travel Alone (Without Investing in a Selfie Stick)
I’m a big traveler. Traveling is in my blood. Not only am I the fourth generation in my family to have visited all the states in the US, but my (many) passports have been stamped by countries across South America, Europe, Australia and more. Generally, I travel with my family or friends but as of … Continue reading