Amazing Amalfi: Top 10 Things To Do In Positano

By Catalina | June 14, 2016

The beautiful black sand (okay, pebble) beaches of Positano are a must for any traveler visiting the Amalfi Coast. After a year living in Italy, I can honestly say that Positano is not only one of my favorite beach towns, but one of my favorite Italian destinations. Spend a day (or two!) exploring the colorful…

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Two Incredible Weeks In Italy: The Complete Itinerary

By Catalina | June 7, 2016

There is so much to do and see in Italy that planning a trip can be quite a daunting task. After living in Italy for almost a year, I am constantly adding adventures to my Italy Bucket List and never seem to run out of places to go. To help make planning easier, I have carefully selected…

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A Day in Elba, Tuscany’s Incredible Island Paradise

By Catalina | June 6, 2016

What comes to your mind when you think of Tuscany? Rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, beaches? Wait, what was that? Beaches? Yes, you did read that correctly. Strange as it may sound, Tuscany is home to an archipelago of 7 Mediterranean island escapes. Elba Island, or Isola d’Elba, as it is locally called is the…

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How To Spend A Perfect Afternoon In Fiesole

By Catalina | May 31, 2016

If you are hoping to find a perfect view of Florence, look no further than the beautiful (and nearby!) town of Fiesole.  This small town, set among the hills of Tuscany, offers an incredible panorama of Firenze, as well as Roman ruins, the Monastery of San Francesco, and a restaurant that is a must-try for any Florence…

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Florence Finds: Colossal Statue Just A Bus Ride Away

By Catalina | May 16, 2016

After almost a year of living and working in Florence, Italy, I thought I had pretty much seen it all. The popular tourist sites such as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michaelangelo, and the Duomo have somehow morphed from foreign sights to daily fixtures, the once unfamiliar streets of Florence as known to me as my…

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