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14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer
Canada ► May 22, 2022

14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer

If you’re looking for a list of things to do in Vancouver during summer, you’ve come to the right place! Summer is a bustling, beautiful, and exciting time to visit Vancouver. After the dreary and...

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The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver
Canada ► March 7, 2022

The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver

Yaletown, Vancouver is a very happening spot to go out in the city. It’s very little surprise that the best bars in Yaletown are also some of the best bars in Vancouver. Period! Check out...

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC
Canada ► January 14, 2022

Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC

I was fortunately to spend three years of my mid-20s living in beautiful Vancouver, BC! It was definitely an adventure and I have many takeaways on what makes this city so incredible. Check out these...

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10 Best Restaurants in Yaletown, Vancouver
Uncategorized ► July 8, 2021

10 Best Restaurants in Yaletown, Vancouver

These 10 best restaurants in Yaletown deliver on food, drinks, ambience, and LOCATION! Yaletown is one of the hottest neighborhoods to see and be seen (check out My Honest Guide to Vancouver Neighborhoods), so why...

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Best Bars in Gastown, Vancouver
Canada ► September 19, 2020

Best Bars in Gastown, Vancouver

Since it seems to be raining in Vancouver 75% of the year, you need to find a safe haven to wet your whistle without actually getting wet yourself. Low and behold: Vancouver’s bar scene. Gastown...

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5 Best Places to SUP in Vancouver, BC
Canada ► September 1, 2020

5 Best Places to SUP in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is an extremely health-conscious city. It’s one issue if you’re not vegan here (since I’m from Wisconsin becoming vegan is actually considered a sin). However, it’s an entire other issue if you’re not outdoorsy...

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My Honest Guide to Vancouver, BC Neighborhoods
Canada ► August 21, 2020

My Honest Guide to Vancouver, BC Neighborhoods

Vancouver neighborhoods are amazing and unique. In this beautiful city there are 23 neighborhoods that have very distinct personalities. Below is my quick – and honest – guide to Vancouver neighborhoods where I briefly summarize...

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How to Rent an Apartment in Vancouver, BC
Canada ► August 10, 2020

How to Rent an Apartment in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is a gorgeous place to live. However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to secure a place to live. While you can reach out to various realtor/agency websites and browse various apartment websites,...

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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 🇮🇹

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 
Where to stay in Tuscany, Tuscany travel planning, savona Tuscany, Italy travel planning, visit Tuscany
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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Am I mentally prepared for home renovations in Ita Am I mentally prepared for home renovations in Italy?? 

For those who missed it, we bought an apartment in Milan! After months of going over design and layout updates, we have kicked off demos! I am sad to see our beautiful wood floors go but because of the building’s heating system (partially in the floor) that needs to be replaced and some mold, we said goodbye. 😓 We will be replacing with something hopefully as equally beautiful. 

Let’s see if I’m strong enough for all of the keyboard warriors with their opinions LOL. Either way, I’m excited this project is underway!
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