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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 Visit Cala Dragunara in Alghero, Sardinia
Italy ► July 12, 2026

How to Visit Cala Dragunara in Alghero, Sardinia

If you want to find an incredible beach where only the locals go during your trip to Alghero, I suggest you visit Cala Dragunara. It’s one of the prettiest and smallest beaches I’ve ever been...

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Best Things to do in Sorrento, Italy
Campania ► July 12, 2026

Best Things to do in Sorrento, Italy

Are you booking a trip to the Sorrento Coast? Consider yourself blessed – it feels like heaven on earth! I think I found the perfect blend of mixing relaxation with some fun activities. Keep reading...

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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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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 🇮🇹

BEST. FEELING. EVER. When I lived in the U.S. I BEST. FEELING. EVER. 

When I lived in the U.S. I couldn’t imagine taking a long stretch of time off, let alone if my colleagues also had vacation. BUT living in Italy, nearly everyone takes time mid-August to reset during the Ferragosto period. In fact, my office is closed for a couple weeks. 

I am actually heading back to Sardinia this year! It won’t be as adventurous as my 2 week road trip in Sardinia last summer - I truly hope to just CHILL and we’ll be in the same spot the whole time.

Now THIS is what I love about working in Italy and just general life in italy: balance! 🫶🏼
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Ciao! I’m Sara, an American living in Milan. Follow along as I share all about my life in Italy!
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🐚💕🌴SARDINIA DAY 12🐙👙🐠 Welcome back to my 2 weeks 🐚💕🌴SARDINIA DAY 12🐙👙🐠

Welcome back to my 2 weeks in Sardinia travel series! I’m sharing detailed videos of my trip to Sardinia while visiting Costa Smeralda, the Baunei Coast, Alghero, and La Maddalena. 

On today’s adventure we left Alghero and drove to Palau. We took the ferry from Palau to La Maddalena, checked into our B&B, and then headed to Caprera to explore. Here, we visited the Giuseppe Garibaldi museum before heading back and enjoying a beautiful sunset on La Maddalena. Of course, the best nights end with pizza.

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Ciao! I’m Sara, an American living in Milan. Follow along as I share insider tips about life in Italy and all of my Italy travel guides. 🇮🇹 
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🐙🐚👙SARDINIA DAY 11🌴🐠💕 Welcome back to my 2 weeks 🐙🐚👙SARDINIA DAY 11🌴🐠💕

Welcome back to my 2 weeks in Sardinia summer series! Last year we took a road trip in Sardinia and explored places like Costa Smeralda, the Baunei Coast, Alghero, and La Maddalena: 

On this day we spent the morning walking around old town Alghero before doing an epic Quad tour with @excursion_academy. We spent FOUR hours cruising through nature. We finished the day with dinner at @aguachurrascaria - yum!

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Ciao! I’m Sara, an American living in Italy. I moved from Chicago to Milan and am now working and living in Italy. Follow along for all of my adventures and Italy travel tips. 
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🌴👙🐠SARDINIA DAY 10🐚💕🐙 Welcome back to my Sardinia 🌴👙🐠SARDINIA DAY 10🐚💕🐙

Welcome back to my Sardinia road trip series where I’m recapping how I spent my summer in Sardinia exploring areas like Costa Smeralda, the Baunei Coast, Alghero, and La Maddalena!

On day 10 of my trip to Sardinia we spent the full day in Cala Dragunara and then visiting Neptune’s Grotto. Then we ended the day with an EPIC meal at @lasalettaalghero. 10/10 day.

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