My weekend in Rome

Rome is filled with so much history that it can be a little overwhelming for a first time visitor to prioritize what to see, myself included. My goal was to see as many of the highlights as I could in one weekend, however, I was a little anxious about this because all the guidebooks kept…

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence

Tuscany is famous for its rolling hills, quaint hilltop towns, cuisine, and wine. After my first visit to Florence back in 2017, I knew I wanted to go back one day and explore more of the countryside. I decided to take a day trip with the company Walks of Italy because they had my ideal…

Cooking class in Tuscany

One thing that I love to do when traveling is to take a local cooking class! I love cooking in general, and I really enjoy trying new foods when I travel. There’s also something very satisfying about making a meal from scratch. When I was in Italy back in November I took a class right…

What to see and do in Florence

Florence, where do I even begin! I’ve actually been lucky enough to go twice in the past two years – once in June of 2017 and again in November of 2018. I was only there for two days during my first visit, and I knew immediately that I had to return ASAP to explore more…

Sunset cruise around Portovenere

Included in our tour with Intrepid Travel was a sunset cruise around the small fishing village of Portovenere. This hidden gem on the west coast of Italy is slightly south of the more popular area of Cinque Terre. If you want to escape the huge crowds that flock to Cinque Terre you should definitely add…