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How to Spend Three Days in Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy is a chaotic, energetic, and passionate city located along the sea in southern Italy. It seems to get mixed reviews – people either love it or hate it. Well, I am here to...

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How to Spend Three Days in Naples, Italy
How to Spend One Day in Trani, Puglia
Italy ► December 6, 2025

How to Spend One Day in Trani, Puglia

If you’re dreaming of a slow, seaside day in Puglia, look no further than Trani – a beautiful harbor town on the Adriatic known for its postcard-perfect port, pale limestone cathedral, and easygoing southern charm....

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How to Spend a Weekend in Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo: Italy’s Hidden Mountain Gem
Abruzzo ► November 23, 2025

How to Spend a Weekend in Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo: Italy’s Hidden Mountain Gem

If you’ve ever dreamed of discovering Italy before the crowds, head to Abruzzo. Abruzzo is a region full of medieval villages, mountain peaks, and hearty food that’s refreshingly authentic. Tucked into the Apennines inside Majella...

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How to Spend 3 Days in the Dolomites: Carezza, Italy in Summer
Italy ► November 23, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days in the Dolomites: Carezza, Italy in Summer

Visiting the Dolomites is an incredible experience. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Dolomites in summer or winter, you are bound to have an amazing time. Here is the recap on how I spent...

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Su Gologone Experience Hotel Review: 3 Days of Art, Culture, and Adventure in Sardinia
Italy ► October 8, 2025

Su Gologone Experience Hotel Review: 3 Days of Art, Culture, and Adventure in Sardinia

About Su Gologone Experience Hotel Nestled between mountains and vineyards you’ll find the incredible Su Gologone Experience Hotel. As its name suggests, this is more than a hotel – it’s an experience. Every corner is...

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How to Spend 3 Days on La Maddalena, Sardinia: The Perfect Itinerary
Italy ► September 29, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days on La Maddalena, Sardinia: The Perfect Itinerary

La Maddalena Archipelago is one of Sardinia’s most breathtaking treasures. With turquoise waters, secret beaches, and wild island landscapes, it’s often compared to the Caribbean but it’s right in northern Sardinia. Spending three days here...

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How to Spend 3 Days in Alghero, Sardinia: Epic Travel Guide
Italy ► September 29, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days in Alghero, Sardinia: Epic Travel Guide

If you haven’t put Sardinia on your Italy travel bucket list, you are absolutely missing out! After a 2-week Northern Sardinia trip, I’m excited to share all of my adventures with you – and I...

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How to Spend 5 Days in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
Italy ► September 28, 2025

How to Spend 5 Days in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

The Costa Smeralda is Sardinia’s most glamorous stretch of coastline – where turquoise waters meet white-sand beaches, and yachts float just offshore. While the area is known for its luxury, you don’t need to be...

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The Perfect 2 Week Sardinia Itinerary (Costa Smeralda, Su Gologone, Alghero, and La Maddalena)
Italy ► September 28, 2025

The Perfect 2 Week Sardinia Itinerary (Costa Smeralda, Su Gologone, Alghero, and La Maddalena)

Sardinia is often mistaken for just beaches, but it is MUCH more than that! In fact, it’s a destination that blends rugged nature, ancient culture, unforgettable food, and, yes, the dazzling beaches. This 2 week...

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How to Spend a Summer Weekend in Courmayeur, Italy
Aosta ► August 17, 2025

How to Spend a Summer Weekend in Courmayeur, Italy

Nestled into Italy’s smallest region you will find the quaint Alpine town of Courmayeur. It’s location immersed in nature and set at the base of Mont Blanc makes it a perfect getaway year round. I...

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Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures
Italy ► August 10, 2025

Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures

If you’re looking for an interesting and unexpected museum experience in Milan, I highly recommend visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum. Tucked away near the elegant Porta Venezia neighborhood, the museum is housed inside the beautifully...

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Sara in Italia, Italophile

Ciao! I'm Sara. An American who quit her job in the US and moved to Milan to seek out my journey of La Dolce Vita. Follow along for Italy guides, tips, and general rants about the pros and cons of moving to Italy.

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Follow along as I try to figure out my life abroad 🇮🇹

I’m always a bit late with my monthly recaps I’m t I’m always a bit late with my monthly recaps I’m trying to do. Here are some highlights from my life during the month of May living in Milan! 🇮🇹

1. Discovering hidden corners in Navigli.
2. Scoping out home and design inspo at @kavehome. Let me know if you have other stores you recommend!
3. Visiting Oltrepò - an underrated wine region of northern Italy (mostly famous for its Pinot Noir!). 
4. Celebrating a friend’s birthday on @terrazzamartinimilano - the absolute best 360° views of the Milano skyline and Duomo. 
5. A quick trip to Barcelona for a trade show. 
6. Breakfast on the courtyard of @pasticceriasissi.
7. Seeing @oliviadeano was amazing - 10/10 show!!
8. A yummy dinner at @ristorantewarsa in Porta Venezia. 
9. Front row seats to the @giroditalia passing through Milan. 
10. An apertivo at @pasticceria.cucchi before meeting with friends. 

Looking forward to summer in Italy kicking off! ✨💖
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Ciao! My name is Sara, an American living in Italy. I’m based in Milan but travel all over the country - trying to give you tips on the best places to stay, eat, and things to do. Follow along for more of my adventures in Italy and I’ll provide you with my best Italy travel tips and advice!
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Sights and sounds from a Sorrento summer. 🌀 . . . Sights and sounds from a Sorrento summer. 🌀
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If you’re looking for a beautiful escape in the Tu If you’re looking for a beautiful escape in the Tuscan countryside, consider booking @poderelechiuse for your trip. 

It’s a family-run farmhouse with several on-site apartments. You can relax by the pool or take advantage of its location to nearby thermal baths (like Saturnia) or incredible wine-tasting. 
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Ciao! My name is Sara and I’m an American living in Italy. Follow along as I share snippets of my trips around Italy. 

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The first time I’ve been stuck in “traffic” and le The first time I’ve been stuck in “traffic” and left feeling LESS stressed! Over the weekend in Tuscany we came across this friendly group - watched intensely by their 3 dogs!! 😂🫶🏼
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