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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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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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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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