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A Foodie in Genoa: Top 6 Restaurants to Check Out

August 12, 2017

If you are a foodie or happen to be obsessed with Italian food, Genoa is the city for you! Genoa is known as the birthplace of pesto (a basil sauce for pasta) and the genovese people love to eat good food. The region has several typical dishes that are enjoy all around Italy, and several are ...

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Exploring Genoa

July 24, 2017

Again and again I find myself falling in love with Italy. In three years, I have seen Italy’s shortcomings and I’ve had my meltdowns over bureaucratic chaos, but the historic charm, delicious food, and natural beauty continues to capture my heart daily. My most recent trip to Genoa (or Italian ...

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Three Reasons to Explore The Piedmont Region

July 10, 2017

Piedmont is a northern region in Italy bordered by Switzerland and France. I call the capital of the region, Turin, home for the moment. After living here for two years I’ve come up with a small list of the three main reasons you should visit this region and what makes it unique. WINE Piedmont ...

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Part 1: An Overview. Our Trip to Cagliari, Sardinia

June 9, 2017

After a busy month of travel and work, I’m finally getting back in the swing of things with the blog, and I am so excited to get to share photos and some details about Emily and my trip to Sardina over the Easter holiday! Springtime in Italy is a crazy period full of festivities. Easter ...

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Packing List for a Mediterranean Beach Vacation

April 29, 2017

A few weeks ago, I took a short trip to Sardinia, an island in the south of Italy (slightly above Sicily). It is famous for its beaches and amazing weather all year round! I had been wanting to go for a long time and finally, after being in Italy for three years, decided it was about time to ...

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30 Day Challenge – Italian Summer Ready

April 13, 2017

It is well into the New Year, and our resolutions to tone up, eat clean and work on that 2017 six-pack has been delayed too long.. three and a half months to be exact. Travelling has taken priority, because, let’s face it, we can always change our resolutions to next year but you’re not ...

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Barcelona Travel Guide

March 24, 2017

Barcelona, Spain has been one of my top most loved travel destinations yet. From the seaside cafes, outdoor markets, and authentic tapas to the rich culture and young energy this city brought me to life the moment I stepped in. It even managed to convince me to extend my trip a day longer so I ...

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“5 Ways I Prepared My Move Abroad”

March 11, 2017

Many people have asked me since I have moved abroad how I made the decision to make this huge life change, why Italy, and how I can afford to stay.

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A Roman Holiday: A Weekend Under 100€

February 28, 2017

Rome, the Eternal city, a place everyone must see at least once, and you don’t need to be a princess to afford it (if you haven’t seen the classic film with Audrey Hepburn, check it out). Rome is ancient and beautiful, and brimming full of history and art! As a young couple, any ...

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Rome, These walls were built on Frascati.

February 23, 2017

It is not hard to find me with wine. Peeking over a fence at a neighbour’s vines, searching for a wine title in a bookshop, looking at the wine menu first in a restaurant, travelling for wine, doing business in a wine bar.. if I have coffee in my right hand, wine is in my left (ok, not ...