The Ultimate 2 Days in Catania Itinerary

Captivating Catania is a Sicilian city right at the foot of Mount Etna that deserves more attention than it gets. It’s best known for its gorgeous Baroque architecture, charming historical town, and of course, stunningly gorgeous views of the spectacular (and spectacularly active) volcano. When living in Italy, I made several trips to Sicily, and on one … Read more

Taormina Itinerary: How to Spend a Perfect Two Days in Taormina

At the top of a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Taormina is a small but picturesque town on Sicily’s eastern coast.  Home to the 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 discovering.   I visited Taormina twice on … Read more

Your Ultimate Winter Lapland Itinerary for 2 to 5 Days

The exterior of the unique Rovaniemi snow hotel with the sun low on the horizon in the winter during limited daylight hours on a Lapland afternoon

Looking for the perfect winter destination, a true celebration of the season? I’m here to help you plan the ultimate Lapland itinerary that includes all of the best winter experiences Finnish Lapland has to offer. With awe-inspiring natural phenomena, adrenaline-pumping activities, and an introduction to Finnish culture, this Lapland winter itinerary is a customizable guide … Read more

2 Days in Positano: Itinerary for a Perfect Amalfi Getaway [2024]

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 … Read more

Your Perfect Amalfi Coast Itinerary: 5 Days on the Italian Riviera [2024]

detail of the amalfi coast town of positano with mosaic roof and beach and hillside houses

Coastal breezes, fragrant lemon trees, and candy-colored houses perched on cliffsides overlooking cerulean seas… is there anything more Italian than that? This is exactly what you’ll find when you visit Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast, so of course, it’s really no wonder this cluster of seaside towns features highly on many traveler’s bucket lists! Just a … Read more

How to Plan a Winter Tromso Itinerary for 1 to 5 Days (2024 Update)

The lit-up Triangular architecture of the Tromso Arctic Cathedral against a mountain backdrop in the snow in winter.

If you’re planning your Arctic Norway itinerary, congratulations: you’re in for a bucket list worthy experience of a lifetime! A trip to Tromso, nicknamed “The Paris of the North” for its important role in Northern Europe’s culture, is a must on any visit to Northern Norway.  This beautiful city serves as the gateway to all sorts … Read more

Your Ultimate Oahu Itinerary: 7 Perfect Days in O‘ahu

Turquoise water crashing against white sand beaches fringed by palm trees, a vibrant metropolis with an incredibly diverse and vibrant food scene, stunning hikes with unbeatable views, and a landscape that will have you feeling like you’re in Jurassic Park… This is exactly what you get from a trip to Oahu, and it’s a place … Read more

4 Days in Kauai Itinerary: A Detailed Day by Day itinerary (2023 Update)

A few palm trees on the rugged coast of Kauai with a lighthouse in the distance as seen at sunset

Rugged emerald spire-like mountains cascading into the turquoise sea, deep multicolored canyons rivaling Southwestern landscapes, waterfalls only visible by helicopter… sound like a dream? It is. And yet, it’s also a real place: the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai (written Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian language). Located nearly 3,000 miles from the American mainland, Kauai is … Read more