In 2009, I was not fit. I was not a hiker, and I most definitely was not prepared to hike Mount Olympus. For some reason I put these factors aside and signed up for a group trip to climb the tallest mountain in Greece. You would think I would start off with something a little […]
The Most Refreshing Melon Granita
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And, it’s the very best place to try a lemon or melon granita. Why’s that? It’s hot! I’m talking just got out of the shower and I already look like I ran a half marathon, hot. And that’s only at sunrise. By […]
Falling in Love with Travel
There’s nothing quite as magical as falling in love for the first time. It’s confusing, irrational, and entirely unexpected. When it happened to me for the first time, it hit me hard. I was floating in the world of unknown. I was entirely out of control, but everything felt just right. Everyday seemed exciting and new. I woke […]
The Amalfi Coast drive from Sorrento to Amalfi
The best way to see the Amalfi Coast is to drive it. The Amalfi Coast drive is one for your bucket list while also being one you could do year after year.
What to do in Capri in a day
You don’t have to wait in line to visit the Blue Grotto to enjoy Capri. Here’s what you should do in Capri in a day instead.
Top 7 foods to eat in Rome and where to get them
The best part of Rome is of course the food. Here are 7 favorite foods to eat in Rome. Just be careful, you may never enjoy eating in America again.
OHMEOHMY, It’s Tea Time!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Brits like tea. A stereotype my travels have proven true…the majority of the time. So, in proper British style, I of course had to partake in afternoon tea while visiting Liverpool. Although a fancy hat and a posh accent, are two things only a true Brit can sport with ease, I conjured up my […]
Da Peppino: Italian Food Worth Traveling For
Da Peppino is the type of place where locals shuffle in and out all evening. They come to pick up their take away chicken and chips packaged in white deli paper by the woman manning the oven. It’s the type of place where you hear the local dialect spoken over Peronis and pizza and everyone seems […]
The Oldest Cafe in Rome: Antico Caffe Greco
Antico Caffe Greco is the oldest cafe in Rome. So, what is all the fuss about? Is the coffee any good? How’s the atmosphere? Why do people keep coming back?
The Running of the Bulls
In America, this weekend is the 4th of July, a tradition that has been around since… well the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. About 3,500 miles away, Spain is preparing for a different festival: San Fermines, most commonly known to Americans as The Running of the Bulls. These two celebrations fall in perfect harmony with one another. […]