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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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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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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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Herculaneum Day Trip: A Glimpse into the Past
Campania ► March 21, 2025

Herculaneum Day Trip: A Glimpse into the Past

In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying ancient Roman villages. Most of us are familiar with Pompeii, but did you know there is another town very well preserved from the aftermath you can visit? Herculaneum....

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The 10+ Best Things to do in Liguria, Italy
Italy ► March 14, 2025

The 10+ Best Things to do in Liguria, Italy

There are so many incredible things to do in Liguria: Italy’s region widely known as the Italian Riviera. Made famous by romantic seaside towns such as Cinque Terre and Portofino, you won’t want to miss...

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What Happens on a Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto Tour in Italy
Emilia-Romagna ► December 29, 2024

What Happens on a Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto Tour in Italy

Let’s be honest. Who WOULDN’T want to tour prosciutto and cheese factories? Well, maybe a vegan. Nonetheless, if you love a charcuterie board then you might enjoy taking a peak behind the scenes – the...

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Discovering Focaccia col Formaggio in Recco, Italy
Italy ► December 25, 2024

Discovering Focaccia col Formaggio in Recco, Italy

I love food. Always have, always will. Living in Italy, I’m spoiled with some of the best food in the world. I’m constantly trying new, regional dishes and they’re all fantastic. However, at 31 years...

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Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”
Italy ► December 22, 2024

Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”

Many travelers in Rome are often overwhelmed at just how much there is to see in Rome. Of course you plan the major sites: the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and so...

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Visit the Palazzo Morando: Free Museum in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 18, 2024

Visit the Palazzo Morando: Free Museum in Milan, Italy

Seeking budget-friendly things to do in Milan, Italy? I recommend a visit to the Palazzo Morando | Costume Moda Immagine. How to Get to the Palazzo Morando It’s open every day (excluding Mondays) from 10:30am...

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An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 11, 2024

An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy

One of my favorite things to do in Milan, Italy is to visit the Monumental Cemetery. It is like walking through an open air museum in the center of the city. The expansive site (it’s...

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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. 

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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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