Positano in March: Is It Worth Visiting? [My Honest Opinion]

Positano in March: Is It Worth Visiting? [My Honest Opinion]

When most people think of Positano, they picture summer in full swing— teal-and-orange striped umbrellas lining the beach, sun-drenched Aperol spritzes, and long, lazy days soaking in the sea. But Positano isn’t only a summer destination… in fact, I personally really loved it in March. OK, granted, March won’t show you Positano at its most…

The 10 Wonderful Things to Do in Wengen: Gem of Jungfrau

The 10 Wonderful Things to Do in Wengen: Gem of Jungfrau

If I could pick only one mountain village to be the absolutely postcard-perfect symbol of Switzerland, I’d pick Wengen every time. Sitting high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Wengen is everything you could ask for in a Swiss vacation.  With its traditional chalets that haven’t been tainted by modern architecture, rugged snow-capped mountains towering above you…

The 15 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

The 15 Best Villages & Towns in the Dolomites [2025]

I’m a mountain lover through and through — I’ve seen quite a few spectacular ranges, from the Durmitor Range in Montenegro to the Pyrenees in Andorra to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. But honestly? In my estimation, Italy’s Dolomite Alps are some of my favorite mountains in the entire world.  Sprawling across three northern regions…

8 Things to Do in Peschiera del Garda (2025 Update)

8 Things to Do in Peschiera del Garda (2025 Update)

Peschiera del Garda may just be the most impressive town on Lake Garda — and that’s saying something, since there’s no shortage of contenders for beautiful towns in this particular part of Italy. The town of Peschiera del Garda was developed on a set of small islands, located at mouth of the River Mincio beginning…

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lecco (2025 Update)

7 Lovely Things to Do in Lecco (2025 Update)

Lecco is a lovely gem on Lake Como’s southeastern branch, and even though it’s the largest city in this particular part of the lake, it’s actually less busy than many cities on the lake, overshadowed by the more famous Como or smaller villages like Varenna and Bellagio.  Despite this, it’s absolutely worth visiting Lecco if…

Varenna Travel Guide: 7 Best Things to Do (2025 Update)

Varenna Travel Guide: 7 Best Things to Do (2025 Update)

Varenna, once a humble fishing village, has done quite an about-face. Once merely a humble fishing village, it’s transformed into a captivating destination along the shores of Lake Como, a favorite spot for both the ultra-wealthy (hello, George Clooney) and visitors seeking a peaceful Italian getaway. Surrounded by the breathtaking Alps, Varenna’s villas, colorful lakeside…

9 Things to Do in Ragusa, Sicily: A Baroque Gem (2025)

9 Things to Do in Ragusa, Sicily: A Baroque Gem (2025)

Picture a gorgeous hilltop city tucked between the smaller foothills, standing out against the Sicilian landscape. A Goldilocks destination of sorts: close to busier, popular tourist spots on the island like Siracusa and Catania — and yet nice and, dare I say it, even quiet… by Sicilian standards. For those reasons (and more), I visited…