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How to Eat Like a Local in Italy by Region
Italians are incredibly proud of their local gastronomy- and rightfully so! Those of us coming to visit are generally ready to devour every pizza, pasta and tiramisu in sight. However, if you are a tourist looking to eat and live like the locals, you need to know what...
6 Places to Visit in Rome with Beautiful City Views
Watch the sun rise or set over the Eternal City from any of these five gorgeous locations and you will soon understand why people are still saying "Rome wasn't built in a day" - its huge! Terrazza Piazza Garibaldi The focus of this terraced piazza is the Giuseppe...
Where to Eat with the Locals in Central Rome
The Eternal City is filled with trattorias and corner cafes that will make all your pasta and wine related dreams come true! However, in a city this busy and tourist laden, it can be hard to tap into the true local gems. Here are three options that will give you a...
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Central Park
Spending a perfect day in Central Park is bucket list material thanks to countless movies, books and television shows. The last time I was there, I got to chatting with the middle-aged woman sitting on the bench next to me, only to discover that this was not just her...
25 Rainy Day Activities in Paris
"Actually, Paris is the most beautiful in the rain." Lea Seydoux, Midnight in Paris Paris weather can get pretty moody, but shouldn't stop your Parisian adventures. Here are 25 ways to make the most of a rainy day in Paris: Get lost in the Louvre. This alone could...
8 Lesser Known Eiffel Tower Views
When living in Paris, I maintain a personal goal of finding at least 1 new view of the Eiffel Tower every week. Honestly, many weeks that just happens naturally- her ladyship has a lovely habit of popping up from rooftops or around street corners when you’re doing...