A Foodie’s Guide of What to See and Do on Your First Trip to Venice
Venice is sometimes compared to being a Disneyland. Because of this comparison, I had never prioritized visiting there until my parents proposed a trip in the Spring of 2019. Within a few short hours, Venice immediately became one of my favorite cities that I have ever visited. It is one of those places where I was gripped by the awe of its beauty each […]
A Guide to Rome – Where to Eat, Stay, and More
Rome is one of those places in the world where you get to fall in love a little more each time that you get to visit it. Here are some of my favorite places to eat, neighborhoods to stay in, and tips for your next visit to the eternal city. My first encounters with Rome were in my early twenties. Armed with a prehistoric […]
The Amalfi Coast: Sorrento, Capri, and Positano
The Amalfi Coast is something to be experienced and not just seen. It is euphoria for the mind and body. Multicolor towns carved into the coastline reaching from the pebbly beaches below to as high as the eye can see, almost heaven. Countless local treasures to be found, and each more unique than the last. Sorrento, Capri, and Positano scratch just the surface […]
Where to Eat in Florence for Foodies
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Florence a few times, and the thing that gets me the most excited for going is always the food. From fine dining experiences to take out paninis – it seems to be impossible to have a bad meal in this city! Florence is known for truffle (which can actually be found at an affordable price here), porcini […]
Visiting Malta in the Summer
Malta is one of the most underrated European destinations. Located just south of Sicily and north of the North African Coast, Malta enjoys great weather year-round. We visited in August, which meant sweltering days and sweaty nights, but as beach lovers from Canada, the high 30s temperature was a treat. Going into the trip, I knew little about Malta, and also found less than […]
The French Riviera: Nice, Eze, Cannes, and St. Tropez (and Monaco)
The French Riviera is one of the most glitzy and beautiful places in the world. There is something to appeal to everyone. We went in August to take in fabulous views, world-class food, sparkling ocean waters, beaches, and some shopping, of course. There were endless places that I wanted to visit on this trip, and even though we packed so much in, I feel […]
The Cyclades Islands: Athens, Mykonos, Ios, and Santorini
The Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea are on almost everyone’s travel bucket list. Each island has its’ own unique flair – from experiencing the world’s best party hotspots in Mykonos, to chilling out in Ios, and viewing the magical sunsets in Santorini. Athens To get to many of the islands, many have to make a pit stop in Athens. We stayed at the […]
