If you’re planning a trip to Italy and visiting Rome, especially if it’s your first trip, there are so many things to see and do! It can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why I put together this guide, your go-to resource for the best things to do in Rome. A trip to Italy is about […]

The first time I visited Florence was during my senior year of high school. I’ll be honest, I knew nothing about the city. I’d never even heard of it. So needless to say, I had no idea what the best things to do in Florence Italy would be. Somehow, through my 12 years of education, […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own villa, or even your own town, Tuscany is where those dreams can become reality. At least for a little while, when you stay at one of these exquisite luxury Tuscany hotels! Tuscany is a landscape unlike any other. It has some of the world’s most beautiful and […]

Everyone’s heard of Venice, but are you familiar with Chioggia Italy, or “Little Venice”? With charming canals winding through town, colorful buildings, and a more relaxed (as in far fewer tourists!) historic center, Chioggia is much more than just a smaller version of its famous neighbor. Chioggia may be less well-known, but it’s full of […]

Venice is one of the most sought after destinations in the world, one that lands on many people’s bucket lists. And for good reason! There are so many things to do in Venice, Italy that you could spend weeks exploring and still not see it all. The city is unique, with so much art, architecture, […]

The Sistine Chapel (or Cappella Sistina as it’s known in Italian) is one of the most famous landmarks of Rome. It attracts more visitors than a gelato stand on a hot summer day! And why wouldn’t it? Most people visit to take in Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes. The frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are intricate […]

The Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Florence Duomo, is one of my favorite buildings in the world. It’s where I spent my college internship giving free tours to visitors. I spent hours explaining the art, architecture, and historic significance of the building. The Florence Cathedral is also one of the […]

If you’ve ever had a full English or Scottish breakfast, you know they don’t mess around when it comes to a proper morning meal. But a traditional Irish breakfast is a classic of its own. It’s a hearty start to the day with no room left for lunch. A traditional Irish breakfast shares some familiar […]

I’m a big fan of a full English breakfast, even though it’s a lot of food. At least, I thought it was a lot of food until I met its Scottish cousin! A traditional breakfast in Scotland shares some familiar staples with an English breakfast, but adds its own bold items for a fully Scottish […]

An American woman was sitting behind us during a lovely brunch at Fortnum & Mason. We thought nothing of it until we heard her order, specifically asking for the “cooked bacon” instead of the uncooked bacon. The waiter was understandably confused, saying “our bacon is cooked, madam”. She kept insisting that he bring her the […]