We were so excited for our first trip to Turin, Italy, back in the summer of 2015. We knew that the winter Olympics had been hosted there in the past and that the city was closely located to the alps.…
Photo Essay: Getting Lost in Florence’s Boboli Gardens
Florence’s Boboli Gardens are the most famous Italian gardens in the world! They are perched on top of a hill overlooking the city below and are home to a collection of sculptures and fountains and buildings dating from the 16th-18th…
How To Use An Italian Coffee Maker (Moka) Without Crying
Storytime: Our lovely Airbnb host in Bogliasco, Italy decided to take the “bed and breakfast” part to the next level by offering us a delicious traditional homemade breakfast. The night before, she told us she would leave the coffee…
Pros and Cons of Renting a Car in Italy
After various trips that involved dealing with European public transport, carrying heavy bags from stop to stop, and researching bus schedules to see which ones take us to the countryside, renting a car in Italy seemed like a dream. Renting…