Italy routinely appears at the top of the bucket lists of travelers from all over the world. And who can fault them? From cities steeped in history to colorful little coastal villages, Italy offers a plethora of destinations to suit every type of traveler. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Italy, or you have just completed visit #15, you will come away wanting to return yet another time.
Discover how to spend two perfect days in Venice. Hop on a vaporetto to explore Murano and Burano. Hike the Sentiero Azzuro in the Cinque Terre. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset from the Piazzale Michelangelo in Firenze. Be charmed by the medieval hill towns of Tuscany. Enjoy the spectacular Amalfi Coast drive. Throw a coin into the Fontana di Trevi, to ensure your return to the Eternal City.
Browse my posts to discover all the wonderful experiences that can be yours in Italy!
If you’re looking for a stunning Tuscan town to explore in just one day, look no further than Siena. Not so crammed with art and architecture that it’s overwhelming, not so small that after a couple of hours you’re wondering what else there is to do, Siena is that Goldilocks-sized town that will forever cement […]
Well, strictly speaking, driving the Amalfi Coast of Italy may be a bit of a misnomer, if it means we did the driving ourselves. We did the drive, but we hired a car and driver for the day. Without question, the best 300 Euros we spent on our entire Italy trip! Why? Let me document […]
My husband and I love good gelato! We ate gelato at every stop on our Italy itinerary. Read on to discover my take on the best gelato places in Italy! Before we left for our first trip to Italy, I did a ton of research on the best places to eat gelato in the towns […]
A drive through the Val d’Orcia should be high on your list of things to do when visiting Tuscany. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Val d’Orcia is ridiculously scenic. And a drive through the region is the perfect way to experience la dolce vita in Tuscany! Read on to discover the ultimate one-day […]
If you are looking for a charming Umbrian hill town to visit in one day, consider Orvieto. Easily done as a day trip from Rome, Orvieto has a fabulous Duomo to explore, and a stunning location for those jawdropping views of the Umbrian countryside. Continue reading to see how to spend one day in Orvieto! […]
If you follow me on Instagram, or elsewhere in this blog, you may have read my griping about the crowds in the Cinque Terre. Well, it’s true: we visited in the third week of September and it felt like all the world had the same idea, especially when we rode the train to commute between […]
Romantic gondolas bobbing gently in the water. The Grand Canal, lined with elegant pastel palazzos. The pigeons of St. Mark’s Square. These iconic Venetian scenes are etched into our minds. It’s no wonder Venice is a bucket-list travel destination for many travelers! So it was for me, and I was thrilled when I finally got […]
While the internationally renowned Cinque Terre are spectacular places to visit on the Ligurian coast of Italy, they can be overrun with tourists. So much so, that stepping onto a carriage in the train that runs between the villages can make a can of sardines seem like a McMansion. When we visited the Cinque Terre, […]
In looking back upon our time in Rome, I realize that some of my most treasured memories of the Eternal City are associated with activities that are free. We did pay for several must-sees, including the Borghese Gallery and the climb up to the top of the dome of St. Peter’s. But for the most […]
In every place I have been to in Europe, I have been fascinated by the doorways and the door knockers. They are so gorgeous! The doors themselves are rich with architectural details, and, more often than not, they have beautiful stone frames and metal grills at the top of the arches. One rainy afternoon, as […]
Hi! I’m Dhara. Through this blog, I hope to inspire you to seek out and savor beautiful travel moments. Join my husband and I as we explore the world in search of memorable travel experiences.
