My Experience in 2 Minutes

Hello! It’s been a few weeks, but now that I’m home, I’ve put together a short documentary style video of my trip. I decided to bring my blog post, “She Believed She Could, So She Did” to life, and take my first attempt at digital animation. Thanks for checking in! Click here to watch my…

Allora. My Firenze Top 20

Ciao! Since I feel like such a local now, I had to finish off my blog with a Top 20 summary for Florence. From food to apps – here you go. My favorite place to go for Panini’s was All’Antico Vinaio, with SandwiChic as a close second. Favorite gelato: Eduardo’s. limone & fragola in a…

Arrivederci, Italia

This morning, my family and I said farewell to Venezia as we packed our bags and boarded the water taxi. I wasn’t happy when the handle to my suitcase came completely unattached from my bag, but better the last day than any other day, I suppose. We didn’t know we were in for one last…

A Fairytale World: Burano

Waking up in Venice knowing that we were going to explore the Venetian Islands was a very good feeling. My friend Caitlyn, who visited Venice in early June, suggested the islands, as they are a lot less crowded than the main city of Venice. “The two most well-known islands are Murano and Burano, Murano is…

I’m Tortellini in Love with Venice

The evening of my first day in Venice, my family and I decided to do a little walking and visit historic Piazza San Marco, also known as Saint Mark’s Square. On our way to the square, about a 10-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge, we saw many shops and stores. Many were chains such as…

Where to Stay in Santorini, Greece

Click to watch my promo video! Taking a quick break from my Venice posts to brag about one of my favorite places during my trip so far, Andronis Luxury Suites, a stunning resort for vacationers, located in Santorini, Greece. Found in the village of Oia, Andronis is a magnificent upscale resort filled with beautiful infinity…

Drifting Through Venezia

Ciao, Venezia! I knew I had arrived when the train was suddenly surrounded by water and the view from my foggy window was of water taxis and gondolas. I’ve always dreamed of living in Venice from the moment I heard that it was a city on the water. I pictured that each restaurant, house, and…

My Good Friend David

Our last day in Florence, and then what will I call this blog? My family and I started off the day by finally seeing the real David sculpture at The Academia. Ok, so it was a lot bigger than I ever imagined and by far the main attraction of the museum. Hoards of people line…

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello

(Posted later with WiFi) This morning my parents visited Santa Croce, the church where Michelangelo’s tomb lay. They were astounded by the beauty of the church and even considered that the interior could be even more beautiful than that of the Duomo. With a few other sites on our list of things to see, we…

Back in my Italian Home: Firenze

Home is where your loved ones are. Ah, Firenze! It feels good to be back after leaving my abroad home for a few weeks to head to Greece and the Amalfi Coast. I’ve missed the smell of fresh leather along with the familiarity of passing the multiple Zara stores on my way to the Ponte Vecchio…