I’ve already raved about tiny Cortona, a charming and quirky medieval Italian hill town that towers over the Chiana Valley. But I didn’t have nearly enough time in that post…
Italy
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My Favorite Photo Spots In Rome (& When To Catch The Best Light)
Read moreRome, like Italy as a whole, occupies a special place in my heart. And as someone who loves photography, it offers some of the most magical, best photo spots around.…
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Soaking In The Charms Of Tiny Cortona, Italy
Read moreI am completely in love with Italy. From the canals of Venice, to the bright cliff-side buildings of Cinque Terre, to Rome’s ancient architecture and Sicily’s turquoise beaches, this country…
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Florence Guide: What To Do In Florence On Your First Visit
Read moreI’ve always had a soft spot for Florence, ever since I lived there for a summer in college while studying the Italian language. I have fond though at this point…
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A Guide To Coffee In Italy: Un Caffé, Per Favore
Read moreWhat I love about Italians is that coffee rituals basically define their day. I can relate. A quick cappuccino or two in the morning (usually standing up at the bar),…
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World-Famous Latte Art: Visiting Vannelli Pasticceria In Camucia
Read moreIt is a universally-acknowledged fact that a woman (i.e. ME) in possession of her wits, must be in want of the best coffee and pastry. I’ve been very upfront about…
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10 Easy Italian Phrases You Should Know (& 5 More If You’re Ambitious!)
Read moreIn my opinion, Italian really lives up to its nickname—la bella lingua. Literally, the beautiful language. Just hearing it makes me happy. Languages don’t come easy for me, per se. …
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Cinque Terre
Read moreI’ve mentioned this before, but something has kept me from writing posts about my favorite places. Maybe I’m afraid I won’t be able to do justice to it, or that you…
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Why Riomiaggiore Is My Favorite Cinque Terre Town
Read moreI think maybe it’s hardest to write about the places we love the most. At least that’s the excuse I’m using to explain why I’ve never written a word about…
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A Day Trip to Pisa, Italy
Read moreI realized yesterday that somehow I haven’t ever posted about Italy. Which is crazy, because it’s one of my favorite places in the world, the home of my heart. It’s where…
