How Not to Get to Capri from Naples: Hydrofoil Hell vs. Ferry Bliss

How Not to Get to Capri from Naples: Hydrofoil Hell vs. Ferry Bliss

The funniest thing about my disastrous trip from Naples to Capri by fast boat is how easily it could be avoided.  My friend Megan had specifically warned me about the rough boat journey between Naples and Capri, especially in the winter months when I visited Capri (specifically, early March).  She’s emetophobic and, miraculously, still one…

The 4 Best Prosecco and Wine Tours from Venice [2025]

The 4 Best Prosecco and Wine Tours from Venice [2025]

If you’re visiting Italy, Venice is one of those can’t-miss cities. It may be cliché, but all the hype is there for a reason. How can it not be? The bustle and beauty of Saint Mark’s Square and its many landmarks and the gondola rides through the Grand Canal are out of this world! That…

The 3 Best Mt. Etna Wine Tours from Catania & Taormina

The 3 Best Mt. Etna Wine Tours from Catania & Taormina

Sicily is synonmyous with sun-drenched beach towns, ancient hilltop cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites practically around every bend… but if you ask me, the real showstopper? The food and wine. Especially when you’re sipping authentic Italian wines on the slopes of an actual (and active!) volcano. Of course, that volcano is none other than the…

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

Whether you are itching to visit Gaudí architectural delights, seeking some oxygen away from the buzz of the city center, or simply looking for killer views of the city, Park Güell is well worth a visit! That said, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not the most straightforward attraction in Barcelona. While its…

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Sagrada Familia

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Sagrada Familia

Let me be blunt: La Sagrada Familia is not optional on your Barcelona itinerary. Unless you’ve got a deep, lifelong aversion to architecture, churches, or joy itself, this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime buildings you’ll kick yourself for skipping. After visiting Barcelona four times, I’ve experienced both the disappointment of missing out on visiting the Sagrada…

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Colosseum

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Colosseum

While Rome is filled with wonderful squares, fountains, and awe-inspiring ancient ruins, nothing will capture your interest like the Colosseum! The nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater is the symbol of the Eternal City and a must-see on any Rome itinerary — whether you have one day, 3 days, or a full week! But visiting the Colosseum comes…