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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
Why the Most Romantic Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio is the Biohotel Hermitage
Italy ► August 3, 2025

Why the Most Romantic Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio is the Biohotel Hermitage

Whether you’re visiting in the summer or the winter, the Biohotel Hermitage is undeniably the most romantic hotel in Madonna di Campiglio. From its on-site spa, to its Michel-star restaurant, to its suites with epic...

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My Review of The Excelsior Palace Hotel on the Portofino Coast
Italy ► July 27, 2025

My Review of The Excelsior Palace Hotel on the Portofino Coast

A visit to the Italian Riviera is a dreamy fantasy come to life. Bopping along the coast you’ll find colorful coastal villages, turquoise waters begging you for a dip, and delicious Ligurian pasta dishes calling...

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How to Find a Dentist in Italy
Expat Guides ► May 16, 2025

How to Find a Dentist in Italy

If you are an American living in Italy, you may find the concept of using the dentist a bit of a culture shock. In the US, dental insurance is typically being covered by the employer,...

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How to Get Your SPID in Italy
Expat Guides ► May 4, 2025

How to Get Your SPID in Italy

As an expat in Italy you’ll have to complete a long checklist of beuracratic items. Having been in the position myself, I know how daunting it can seem. This is why I have started to...

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My Review of A-ROSA in Salò, a Lake Garda Hotel
Italy ► May 3, 2025

My Review of A-ROSA in Salò, a Lake Garda Hotel

I am a sucker for a good hotel pool and spa. I could spend the entire day lounging, reading books, dipping in and out of the pool, maybe indulging in a spritz. And the thought...

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The Best Day Trips from Milan, Italy
Italy ► May 2, 2025

The Best Day Trips from Milan, Italy

Milan is in the perfect location to use as a base in Northern Italy while you plan various day trips. Thanks to high-speed trains, in 2 hours or less you have dozens of large or...

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The Best Cocktail Bars in Milan, Italy
Italy ► April 14, 2025

The Best Cocktail Bars in Milan, Italy

I love scoping out the best cocktail bars in Milan – to enjoy a delicious night cap or When you find the perfect blend of a good drink in a great place with the best...

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The Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy
Italy ► April 10, 2025

The Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy

Now that I’ve been living in Milan for a couple years I’ve been able to round up the best restaurants to dine at around the city. Given Milan is such a melting pot, it isn’t...

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How to Get Your Tessera Sanitaria (Health Card) in Italy
Expat Guides ► April 7, 2025

How to Get Your Tessera Sanitaria (Health Card) in Italy

Another task in the seemingly never-ending to-do list of Italian bureaucracy is getting your tessera sanitaria, which sets you up into Italy’s National Health Service, the SSN. As an expat in Italy, the task if...

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Visiting the Dolomites in Winter and Skiing the Sellaronda
Italy ► April 3, 2025

Visiting the Dolomites in Winter and Skiing the Sellaronda

If you are an avid skier, it may be a bucket list item to ski in the Dolomites. Last year, I made this dream come true! However, without a car, this seemed like a daunting...

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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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📍American living in Milan
Sharing Italy travel tips, guides, and more! ✨
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. 

#visititaly #visittuscany #italyhiddengems #discovertuscany #lifeinitaly 
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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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