Naples feels like a city in constant, chaotic decay. One of the most beautiful examples of abandoned grandeur is Palazzo Donn’Anna, which sits on the edge of sea at Via Posillipo. The facade appears to be crumbling and the empty windows gape open. Palazzo Donn’Anna, however, was not abandoned. It was never finished to begin […]
Category Archives: Italy
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A gorgeous rooftop bar for a sunset cocktail in Florence.
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Jul
A highline walkway for picnics within view of Milan’s Duomo
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May
I really cannot get enough of Venice – it is one of the most beautiful and inspiring cities in the world. (And only a 4 hour train ride from Rome so we keep coming back). But, you don’t have to take my word for it- instead you can check out these quotes about Venice from […]
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May
Planning to incorporate Italian wedding traditions on your big day? Here are five of the best traditions to know when planning a wedding in Italy.
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Apr
I have been to Sicily for long weekends before. That usually means flying into Palermo or Catania and quickly exploring one of the island’s two largest cities, then patting ourselves on the back, and heading back to Rome. However, this year I am determined to find the more unexplored sides of Sicily. I’ll be traveling […]
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Apr
Pasquetta is “Little Easter.” Also known as Easter Monday, this is the day in Italy when you gather your friends and head to the countryside for a day of eating. The first day of spring may be marked on the calendar, but this is its unofficial start. But do you really think you need to go […]
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Apr
Florence is one of my favorite day trips from Rome. It is only 1.5 hours away by train, which means that we can be in a completely different Italian city with very little coordination or planning. Which presents its own challenges… we sometimes cannot resist the temptation to travel to Florence on (very) short notice! […]