Best things to do in Florence

10 Best Things To Do in Florence (& Why It’s My Favorite City in Italy)

Updated on: Florence is my absolutely favorite city in the world, and there are way more than 10 amazing things to do here, but if you’re new to Florence or short on time, here is my absolute can’t miss list. My full Florence travel guide has a ton of additional recommendations (and more of me […]

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Best day trips from florence

10 Best Day Trips from Florence, aka Towns I Liked Enough to Leave My Favorite City

Updated on: There are so many great spots to visit that are the perfect distance as a day trip from Florence. Most of these are accessible on your own, but also if you’re looking for a more structured trip there are tons of options for guided day trips from Florence. Guided tours tend to be more

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packing essentials

Travel & Packing Must Haves (For Backpackers that Also Need all of Their Hair Products)

Updated on: I’ve spent about ten weeks of the last year travelling (aka endless hours in airports & living out of a carry on + backpack) Since I tend to move around a lot and do a lot of walking I try to pack only the essentials, but also I have long curly hair and

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how to get to the giant swing in adelboden

How to get to the Giant Swing in Adelboden (and Take Some of the Best Pictures Ever)

Updated on: Adelboden, Switzerland is hands down one of the most stunning places I’ve ever been to (and has one of my favorite hotels in the world!) It also may be the first place I’ve ever visited solely based on photos I saw on Instagram, but the swing in the mountains was the dreamiest thing

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day trip to cinque terre from florence

Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence – Ft. Pesto, Wine & a lot of Stairs

Updated on: Cinque Terre has become an insanely popular tourist destination in Italy. When I first visited fourteen years ago, I had never heard of it before and when I came home from being abroad no one I mentioned it to had heard of it either. But the destination has exploded in the last ten

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best restaurants florence

20 Best Places to Eat in Florence – AKA a Love Letter to Tuscan Food (and Carbs)

Updated on: One of the highlights of any trip to Italy is the food. And when it comes to that aspect Florence does not disappoint! I travel to Florence regularly and the list of my favorite restaurants grows each time, but there are also a handful i’ll never stop going back to. Keep reading for

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10 Days in Italy (Yes, You Can See Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi – & Sleep)

Updated on: Italy has so much to offer & it feels almost impossible to put together the perfect Italy itinerary, because you could spend 100 days there and not see everything worth seeing (trust me I’ve tried) I’ve spent months in Italy, and never tire of going back. Here is my classic (and busy, but

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Vail and Aspen Itinerary

Vail vs Aspen – The Ultimate Guide for Skiers & Après Enthusiasts

Updated on: If you’re a a skier or snowboarder Colorado is likely at the top of your bucket list, and it should be. I’ve been dying to do some West Coast snowboarding for so long and finally got a chance to head out to Colorado this winter! I opted to make this a bougie ski

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best bars florence

10 Best Bars in Florence, from Someone Who Has Tried Too Many

Updated on: Florence is one of my favorite cities in the world. I studied abroad there and have gone back several times for month + long trips. Florence is filled with endless things to do for anyone visiting, BUT it is also a great city to spend a lazy afternoon wandering through the streets and

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2 days in Santorini

2 Days in Santorini – Sunsets, Wine & Almost Getting Trampled by a Donkey

Updated on: For one of my first ever solo trips I decided to head to Santorini! Honeymoon for one? It did not even occur to me almost everyone visiting would be couples, but honestly I loved it & mornings staring out past whitewashed houses over the caldera are some of my favorite travel memories ever.

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