A Look Inside Portogruaro, The Local Side of Venice
Living with an Italian roommate as a study abroad student in Australia cemented ideas of Italy into my mind long before my feet had ever set foot in the country.…
Go to Venice: Ramblings on Italy’s City of Canals
When I was 25 I lived in Madrid and completed a quest to visit 25 countries in one year. If you’ve been following my journey here on Something In Her…
The Ageless Allure of Sicily, Italy
What is it about Sicily that enchants every traveler who steps foot on the island? Whether it’s the azure waters that surround golden hilltops, knowledge to be gleaned from architectural…
5 Reasons to Add Milan to Your Italy Itinerary
When planning a trip to Italy, Milan may not be the first place that comes to mind as a not-to-be-missed destination. Though the city, Italy’s second most populous, serves as…
For History-Lovers, Pisa offers tradition and history in Tuscany
Rolling fields of blonde wheat twist past winding vineyards that cascade into a patchwork of yellow sunflowers, ruby poppies and green hills. This is Tuscany, home to natural beauty and history.
Tour Vatican City with City Wonders
As I approach the entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, a long line of tourists runs along the wall of Vatican City. It’s just after Easter, and all the attractions I have seen in Rome have been packed. Lucky for me, today I get to avoid the lines during my visit and tour Vatican City with City Wonders!
A Quest for Napoli Pizza
I’d heard many a wild story about Napoli. Of the gypsy women who feed their babies a substance that turns them blue to solicit sympathy from tourists. Of the swift…
Squeezing in Pisa and Cinque Terre in a Day
When researching what to do with my last free day in Italy, I was quite torn. Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and get a photo in front of one…
Top Five Things to do in Milan
Milan is Italy’s second largest city and home to one of my best friends in the whole world, Alessandra. With a population of 5.2 million, the city is the economic…
The Best of Florence in a Day: 24-hour Florence Itinerary
Of all the cities I visited in Italy, Florence was by far my favorite. The birthplace of the Renaissance, the city is busting with creativity, art and beauty, and its…
