Remember back when turning 40 was about being over the hill? Back when I was a kid, I remember that 40th birthday parties were about those black OVER THE HILL balloons, and joke “you’re old now” gifts like canes with a blowhorn attached to them. That seems to have been phased out with the Boomer
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Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque regions in Italy. These steep, colorful fishing villages perched on seaside cliffs of the Italian Riviera will take your breath away! There are 5 towns of Cinque Terre: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Here you’ll find my recommendations for all five towns, plus the
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Cavtat, Croatia, might be the biggest surprise of your trip! This peaceful seaside town in the far south of Croatia is so close to Dubrovnik, and yet a world away. If you want to visit Dubrovnik but would rather stay somewhere with a quiet, more relaxing atmosphere — oh, and cheaper, too! — Cavtat (pronounced
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Rome is magnificent in every way possible, from the millennia of history made here to the deliciousness of a perfect cacio e pepe pasta. There are so many things to do in Rome, from the Colosseum to the Vatican Museums to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Rome is so overwhelming, in a good
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Have you heard of Locorotondo, Italy? Locorotondo is one of Southern Italy’s most beautiful villages, in my opinion, but it isn’t yet overwhelmed with tourist crowds. A true hidden gem, Locorotondo is just a 12-minute drive from busy Alberobello in the Puglia region, but feels like a world away. Planning your trip to Locorotondo last
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It’s hard to do a city like Venice justice in just one day, but if you have limited time, this itinerary will show you how to make the most of it. Venice is one of the most enchanting cities in Italy (and all of Europe!) with its opulent palazzos, endless canals and bridges, and narrow
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Welcome to Frutillar, a wonderful German-flavored town on the shores of Lake Llanquihue in the Lakes Region of Chile. This was one of my favorite spots in Chile — I had no idea I’d enjoy it so much! Here you’ll find historic German homes and churches, a state-of-the-art concert theater, delicious German food and coffee
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If you’re looking for the best views in Florence, have I got the post for you! I literally ran around Florence like a madwoman photographing all the top spots so I could share them with you! I’ve been visiting Florence since I studied here 20+ years ago (!) and by now, I know the city
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Summer in Europe is in full swing — and did I ever take advantage of it this month! One thing I love about living in Prague is how easy it is to get all over Europe. Whether you’re looking for a seaside getaway or a mountain escape, you’ve got plenty of options. This summer took
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Three of my closest friends and I just came back from an incredible girls’ trip in Scottsdale, Arizona. And we had a big reason to celebrate — this year, the four of us are all turning 40! On this trip were me, Beth, Lisa, and Jen, and the four of us have been best friends
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