Best Restaurants in Forte dei Marmi

Haven’t heard of Forte dei Marmi? I’m not surprised… it hasn’t been discovered by many American tourists yet, but give it a little time, and the best-kept secret will be out! Forte dei Marmi is described as a smaller Italian Saint-Tropez, located on the Tuscan coast between Pisa and Cinque Terre in the…

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The perfect 1 day in Lucca, Italy

Here is one off the beaten path… have you heard of Lucca? If you are looking for a quick day trip from Florence, Pisa, or Forte Dei Marmi, look no further. Lucca, Italy is a rustic, medieval town in northern Tuscany and is known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, and…

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Day Trip to Pisa, Italy

Mamma MIA, the Leaning Tower of PISA! If Pisa isn’t on your Italy bucket list, I just don’t even know… it took me 4 trips to Italy to finally make it here, but alas, it finally happened. I explored Pisa solo while staying in Lucca– it was a quick day…

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The Ultimate Food Guide to Rome

Spending a week in Rome is the foodie adventure of a lifetime. There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in Rome, which makes it a million times harder to figure out where to go because there are SO many amazing options! Cue, this Food Guide to Rome……

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How to spend a week in Rome

Alright people, let’s talk about spending a week in Rome.  Who doesn’t get excited thinking about going to Italy?! Everything from the food to the shopping is *chefs kiss*. When I visited Rome for the first time over a decade ago during my study abroad in Barcelona, I thought it…

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