7 Marvelous Things to Do in Messina, Sicily (2025 Update)

7 Marvelous Things to Do in Messina, Sicily (2025 Update)

Messina sits almost at the northeastern tip of Sicily, just across the strait from Reggio Calabria, the southernmost city in mainland Italy. Despite its prime location, Messina is often overlooked by travelers compared to flight hub cities like Palermo and Catania, it is still a rather popular stop for cruise ships due to its port,…

Taormina Itinerary: Make the Most of Two Days in Taormina (2025)

Taormina Itinerary: Make the Most of Two Days in Taormina (2025)

At the top of a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Taormina is a small but picturesque town on Sicily’s eastern coast.  Home to a spectacular ancient Greek theater, gorgeous coastal views, lovely beaches, and the imposing sight of Mount Etna in the background, Taormina is certainly a town worth exploring.   I visited Taormina twice on…

5 Day Madeira Itinerary: Your Perfect Road Trip Route (2025)

5 Day Madeira Itinerary: Your Perfect Road Trip Route (2025)

Off the coast of Morocco, strewn in the Atlantic Ocean amidst its wild winds, you’ll find the Portuguese island of Madeira. Here, you’ll find a diverse landscape — laurel forests, sheer cliff faces, towering waterfalls, and stunning beaches — that makes the volcanic island of Madeira the perfect destination to visit any time of the…

Your Ultimate Sardinia Road Trip: 7 Days in Sardinia Itinerary

Your Ultimate Sardinia Road Trip: 7 Days in Sardinia Itinerary

Home to dreamy white-sand beaches, turquoise waters that rival the Caribbean Sea, adorable seaside villages, and exclusive clubs and restaurants, Sardinia is a dream summer destination that everyone should visit once in their lives. What better way to explore this wonderful island than on a Sardinia road trip? Once you rent a car and start…

Renting a Car in Sicily: 21 Helpful Tips From an Italian Local!

Renting a Car in Sicily: 21 Helpful Tips From an Italian Local!

While traveling light and relying on a combination of public transit and walking can be incredible, nothing can truly compare to the joy of getting out on the open road. There’s something that’s just so freeing about having your own set of wheels, and renting a car in Sicily is the best way to explore…

Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There!

Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There!

Exploring Portugal on a road trip is one of the best ways to discover the country and reach remote places you wouldn’t otherwise visit. Despite its small size, Portugal overdelivers everywhere: stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes, cities out of a storybook, and picturesque villages tucked away and seemingly untouched by time. Since I lived in…

2 Days in Positano: Itinerary for a Perfect Amalfi Getaway

2 Days in Positano: Itinerary for a Perfect Amalfi Getaway

Positano is quite possibly the most famous town on the iconic Amalfi Coast, located just to the south of Naples. The dramatic coastline the region is celebrated for is dotted with picturesque little villages made of colorful houses stacked on top of each other on tall cliffs. No other Amalfi Coast town is more emblematic…