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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
Where the Locals Go Out for Drinks in Milan, Italy
Italy ► July 18, 2024

Where the Locals Go Out for Drinks in Milan, Italy

There are some incredible places to grab a drink and relax in Milan, Italy. Whether you want a cozy wine bar, a bustling spot for people-watching with a spritz, or a swanky spot for a...

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How to Spend One Day in Lugano, Switzerland
Destinations ► July 17, 2024

How to Spend One Day in Lugano, Switzerland

One of the best day trips from Milan is a visit to Lugano, Switzerland. Despite heading to another country, you can reach Lugano in less than 75 minutes from Milan (even shorter if you are...

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How to Apply for Residency in Italy
Expat Guides ► June 28, 2024

How to Apply for Residency in Italy

You may also want to learn how to obtain residency in Italy. Every year counts towards getting one step closer to citizenship; if that is your final goal, the sooner you complete this, the better. Once...

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How to Spend Four Days in Lisbon, Portugal
Destinations ► June 23, 2024

How to Spend Four Days in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal is a fantastic city to visit in Europe. The food is delicious, the people are friendly, the weather is great…what is not to like? Check out this guide on how to spend four...

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A Day Trip from Milan: Visit the Borromean Islands
Italy ► June 23, 2024

A Day Trip from Milan: Visit the Borromean Islands

Looking for a scenic day trip from Milan? Then you must visit the Borromean Islands! This small grouping of islands are located in Lake Maggiore along the Piedmont side and remain somewhat of an untouched...

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How to Get a Carta d’Identità (ID Card) in Italy
Expat Guides ► June 22, 2024

How to Get a Carta d’Identità (ID Card) in Italy

Once you are registered as a resident of Italy, you can obtain your Italian ID card. It isn’t necessarily a requirement to complete this process if you are studying, but if you plan to live...

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How to Receive Your Codice Fiscale (Tax Code) in Italy
Expat Guides ► June 21, 2024

How to Receive Your Codice Fiscale (Tax Code) in Italy

In Italy, the Codice Fiscale is used for everything. You’ll need this for your permesso di soggiorno application, you’ll need it to rent an apartment, sometimes you’ll even need it for random appointments! It is...

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How to Apply for Your Permesso di Soggiorno (Residence Permit) in Italy
Expat Guides ► June 21, 2024

How to Apply for Your Permesso di Soggiorno (Residence Permit) in Italy

Ah, the dreaded permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) process. It is a love/hate relationship – while it is a cumbersome task, the benefit means you are legally living in Italy! Keep reading to find out...

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My Favorite Hidden Gems in Milan, Italy
Italy ► June 2, 2024

My Favorite Hidden Gems in Milan, Italy

Milan gets a lot of hate when it comes to Italian cities. And I’ll be 100% transparent; I am a former Milan hater. My hate was solely based off visiting the city on a gloomy...

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How to Visit the Tivoli Gardens at Villa D’Este
Italy ► May 31, 2024

How to Visit the Tivoli Gardens at Villa D’Este

Any of my fellow millennial women reading this will recognize and know the Tivoli Gardens from The Lizzie McGuire movie. Even if you don’t have your own Paolo to whisk you off into the sunset,...

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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 🇮🇹

If you don’t have Naples, Italy on your Italy trav If you don’t have Naples, Italy on your Italy travel list WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Once you’re here there is sooo much to experience! Good food. Great people. Seafood. Spritz. The list goes on and on. 

Plus, there are so many side quests you can experience! While most people tack on a day trip to Pompeii, I suggest going to a slightly less popular spot: Herculaneum. This seaside town had also been destroyed by Vesuvius but was covered in volcanic mud instead of ash. It has preserved the town in an incredible way. 

📌 Make sure to save this if you are visiting Naples! 
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I have been either insanely busy or sick (I’ve bee I have been either insanely busy or sick (I’ve been bed ridden the last 3 days 🫠) to kick off this year! I’ve been taking it a sign my body needs to slowww down but then I get antsy I haven’t been putting anything out here. 

Well, I finally got around to editing this video so here is day 5 of my Hawaiian honeymoon! We arrived in Kauai and immediately set off to the North Shore. We chilled on the beach most of the afternoon before making our way slowly back to Kapa’a where we had dinner and music on the beach at @llbckauai. 

Day 6 is our most adventurous yet so make sure you are following along to see what we get up to! 🌺
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Back in our favorite place ⛷️❄️ I am NOT a fan of Back in our favorite place ⛷️❄️

I am NOT a fan of the cold unless it means skiing. IYKYK…Campiglio has a huge spot in our hearts. 

We had a wonderful weekend taking advantage of some slightly sunny days on the slopes! It never ceases to amaze me that this is just a few hours away from where I live 🤯

Had the best time staying at the @biohotelhermitage 
as always!! These days it feels so rare that a hotel can feel like home (family-run, hospitable, etc etc) and the Hermitage checks all the boxes. 

Where is your favorite Italian ski spot?! 🎿
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Welcome to my honeymoon in Hawaii vlog day 4! This Welcome to my honeymoon in Hawaii vlog day 4! This day we rented a car and drove all around the island. There is so much to explore in Oahu beyond Honolulu. We didn’t necessarily have a set agenda, but we just wanted to stop any lookouts, beaches, and food trucks 😅

Make sure to save this post or hit follow to keep following along on this adventure. For anyone new, I typically post content all about my life as an American in Italy, but now am posting some honeymoon content as well. 
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