7 Best Places to Visit in Rome for Art Lovers
Rome is a city full of history, art, and culture. Millions of tourists flock to the city each year to see famous landmarks such…
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How to Spend 3 Days in Florence, Italy (with Maps!)
Florence Travel Guide for 3 days in Florence: Despite Florence’s relatively small size, it’s one of the most visited cities in Europe and continues…
Vatican Tour: How to Visit the Vatican with Kids
While planning our trip to Italy, one of my biggest questions was about a Vatican tour: how to visit the Vatican with kids? Should…
How Much Does a Trip to Italy Cost?
Italy is a wonderful destination for American travelers who want to get the most out of a trip to Europe. It’s also a great…
Portugal & Italy Itinerary for Families
Where do you like to travel over the holidays? My husband, João, my kids and I took a 18-day trip to Italy and Portugal…
How to Pack Carry-on Only for Europe
How to pack carry-on only for Europe in a nutshell: Pack 3-4 tops + 2-4 bottoms to mix and match 5-6 pairs of underwear…
What’s It Really Like to Live in Florence, Italy?
Where have you always dreamed of living? The first place I ever fell in love with was Florence, and I’ve wanted to live there…
Why do Italians Always Look Good?
Recently when asked about the connection between fashion and travel, my mind kept returning to the travel experience when fashion actually felt real and…
The David Statue: The Story Behind Michelangelo’s David
Yesterday as I was leaving the grocery store, I saw a bumper sticker that said “EARTH without art is just ‘Eh’”. That sticker reminded…
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: Visiting a Historic Pharmacy
The Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy is a place I had heard much about but had not visited on…