ITALY: Florence

ITALY: Florence

The last leg of our trip was spent in Florence.  It was the perfect way to end our two-week adventure in Italy.  We were able to relax and explore the city but also venture out on a couple day trips. Florence is the capital of Tuscany and we had such a wonderful time exploring this city [...]

ITALY: Cinque Terre ~ Part 2

ITALY: Cinque Terre ~ Part 2

There are multiple trails that connect the five cities of Cinque Terre however the most popular trails are Via dell'Amore (Lover's Lane) and Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Path).  Both of these trails require the Cinque Terre Card which can be purchased on the trails at the ticket booths or at the Cinque Terre train stations.  Once [...]

ITALY: Cinque Terre ~ Part 1

ITALY: Cinque Terre ~ Part 1

Cinque Terre translates to "five lands" in Italian.  There are five main cities in this national park which overlook the Italian Riviera: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.  These seaside towns are connected via hiking trails.  For you outdoor enthusiasts, this is the place to be.  You will definitely get a great workout by hiking from town [...]

ITALY: Venice

ITALY: Venice

Ciao amici!  I hope you all are having a great week and are getting ready for the weekend.  We're almost there! If you're new to my blog, I'm currently doing a series on a trip to Italy my husband and I took this past October.  You can read about our stop in Rome here and our visit [...]