Visiting the Florence Duomo: 7 Crucial Tips + Recommended Ticket Options

Visiting the Florence Duomo: 7 Crucial Tips + Recommended Ticket Options

When traveling to Florence, there’s one landmark that stands head and shoulders above the rest as an absolute must-see attraction: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, simply known as the Florence Duomo.  While the Duomo and its famous Brunelleschi Dome may be famous worldwide, not everyone knows that the cathedral is just one piece…

Renting a Car in Tuscany: 15 Essential Tips & Tricks From an Italy Local

Renting a Car in Tuscany: 15 Essential Tips & Tricks From an Italy Local

Tuscany is truly an essential vacation destination for every visitor to Italy! Hilltop villages with medieval architecture, rolling foothills extending as far as the eye can see, and long country roads lined with cypresses: it all adds up to make Tuscany an incredible destination that can’t be missed. Tuscany’s capital city of Florence may be…

25 Essential Landmarks in Florence to Visit (+ Florence Attraction Map!)

25 Essential Landmarks in Florence to Visit (+ Florence Attraction Map!)

The capital of the picturesque region of Tuscany, Florence is the cradle of Renaissance art and architecture and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Boasting stunning historical landmarks, beautiful churches, medieval squares and buildings, and many remarkable museums, the landmarks of Florence have much to offer every kind of traveler. The architecture and…

Fuerteventura Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 to 4 Day Fuerteventura Road Trip

Fuerteventura Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 to 4 Day Fuerteventura Road Trip

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands, after Tenerife — but it’s actually the oldest, geologically speaking at least. Plus, its unique geological features won it UNESCO’s approval in 2009, when it declared the island a biosphere reserve. The island of Fuerteventura is ideal for exploring stunning natural landscapes on hikes, relaxing on…

Berlin Itinerary: 4 Days to Visit Germany’s Vibrant Capital

Berlin Itinerary: 4 Days to Visit Germany’s Vibrant Capital

Among the big European capitals, Berlin is likely the most diverse, multicultural, and alternative.  You may hear Germans say that Berlin is not Germany and Germany is not Berlin. The city stands out from the rest of the country as an international, alternative, and artistic destination, home to endless attractions, activities, and sights waiting to…

Siena Itinerary: 2 Days to Discover the Medieval Tuscan City

Siena Itinerary: 2 Days to Discover the Medieval Tuscan City

If your travels happen to bring you to Tuscany, don’t just stick to Florence! As you explore, you’ll soon see that Siena is a beautiful city worth adding to your Tuscany itinerary.  ⌛ Planning your Siena trip in a hurry? Here are my quick picks.🏛️ Best Siena Tours & Experiences1. Siena Cathedral Opa Si Pass…

Where to Stay in Cinque Terre: The 5 Towns & Best Accommodation Options in Each!

Where to Stay in Cinque Terre: The 5 Towns & Best Accommodation Options in Each!

Azure waters, rugged coastline, candy-colored houses in every color of the rainbow: the Cinque Terre, Italian for ‘five lands’, of the Italian Riviera are too beautiful to be true. Connected by hiking trails and train, these five villages are part of the protected lands of Cinque Terre National Park, and they collectively became a UNESCO…

Your Ultimate 5 Day Tenerife Itinerary: Road Trip Guide + Tips

Your Ultimate 5 Day Tenerife Itinerary: Road Trip Guide + Tips

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, and it certainly offers the most variety in terms of landscape, attractions, and activities. From visiting charming little villages to hiking through lush forests and relaxing on gorgeous beaches, there’s plenty to do on this beautiful island.  I traveled to Tenerife twice and spent a total of…