The city of Florence, Italy, will overwhelm you in so many ways. As the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance, there are so many things to do in Florence, from exploring the art and cuisine to taking in the gorgeous views and gardens. An art history professor at my university once told
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Valparaíso, the “Vale of Paradise,” is a majestic city — built on 40 hills nestled against the Pacific coast, awash in colorful homes and street art. There are so many cool and interesting things to do in Valparaíso. I loved my time here! Just a short drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, you’ll find
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This was the biggest travel month I’ve had since we got back from our honeymoon! Shoulder season is always the best season for exploring and research, and March was the perfect time for a trip back to Italy. Let’s take a look at March 2024! Destinations Visited New Free Italy Guide This month I released
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The city of Bologna has always been one of my favorite places in Italy. There are so many fun and delicious things to do in Bologna — this city is overflowing with art, architecture, and fabulous food! As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is perfectly situated between Milan, Venice, and Florence — yet
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If you’ve explored enough of Santiago, but still need things to do, that’s quite all right — there are plenty of day trips from Santiago! Whether you’re looking for mountains, beaches, vineyards, or natural wonders, you’ll find plenty to explore within a short driving distance of Santiago. Planning your trip to Santiago last minute? 🏔️
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Santiago, the capital city of Chile and the gateway to all this fabulous country has to offer, will take your breath away as your plane swoops over the Andes mountains. Santiago doesn’t get a lot of love from travelers in South America — but if you’re looking to explore this city, you’ve got plenty of
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Welcome to Puerto Varas, a lakeside city full of adventures, and one of my favorite places in all of Chile! There are so many cool things to do in Puerto Varas — from waterfall-visiting and German town-hopping to kayaking, shopping, and enjoying chic restaurants! My husband and I ended up in Puerto Varas on a
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There are so many fantastic day trips from Prague! I’ve been living in Prague for several years now, and have been exploring the Czech Republic in depth — including many, many day trips from the city. So many people visit the Czech Republic and don’t leave the Prague city limits — but there are so
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January is all about time at home working — which means February is about getting back into it again! This month, I headed out to London and Paris, plus a little side trip to the spa town of Mariánské Lázně in the Czech Republic. Let’s take a look! Destinations Visited Highlights A return to travel
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Buenos Aires is a city that will enchant you from the moment you arrive. This sprawling South American capital is vibrant and grandiose — it could almost be Paris, I thought. Or Madrid. Or Mexico City. But just wait until you see all the cool things to do in Buenos Aires. Incredible culture, fantastic food,
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