Bonus trip starting strong!
Flew into England today! Ate @nandosuk as my first meal, because I’ll never be over it. But I’ve also had a cuppa, a pint, and fish & chips too, so working through my eating list!
Since this trip was so last minute, I did … https://t.co/VkifvBJluF
In a summer that’s shaping up for BANANAS prices to get an Italian seaside vacation, Cagliari is the destination you didn’t know you needed!
Seriously. Sardinia has some of the best beaches in Italy: white sand, turquoise water, views for days.
The f… https://t.co/E3ezTwoydq
Swipe for getting underground in Slovenia!
Yesterday I finally checked something off my bucket list: exploring the Postonja caves!
Everything you should know to check out Postonja:
The caves are MASSIVE! So big you take a train the first mile into … https://t.co/9fX1zcCk7Q
Highlights of a perfectly fishy day in Venice:
Start with the Rialto fish market! It’s an easy spot to find and stroll though - I guarantee you’ll see something you’ve never tried before!
Next up: seafood lunch! We headed to a local haunt I’ve been t… https://t.co/xXOiplIeif
WHEN SHOULD YOU VISIT THE DOLOMITES???
The Dolomites (and, let’s be real, all the Italian Alps) are incredible to see. But your time of year will make or break your experience!!
The best hiking season for the Dolomites run mid June to early/mid Septem… https://t.co/SmL9kiANBP
Venice is different every time!
I’ve probably been to Venice 50 times in the past 4 years, and it never disappoints.
For those of y’all who only visited on a Saturday in July on a cruise ship, you probably disagree; I would too with that kind of visi… https://t.co/RfaF423Ggi
Yesterday we spent the day in Modena!
We visited my favorite acetaia, or balsamic vinegar house! (They don’t have an insta so I’ll link in my bio.)
Then we got lunch at Hostaria Giusti @enogastronomia_giusti, one of my favorite spots for a truly epic… https://t.co/EfkRTSiBzi
Another year unlocked!
Spending the week doing some of my favorite things: traveling and eating my way through Italy with friends and family!
Here’s to embracing whatever the next year brings 🥂
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#lifeinItaly#aviano#avianoairbase #… https://t.co/T444jjjhrB
If Austria had a coastline, it would be Trieste!!
Trieste is one of those underrated corners of Italy! Picture blue waters, gorgeous architecture, unique seaside castles, and a cuisine that mixes seafood classics with Austrian pork and potatoes.
Best… https://t.co/OhrIQScaZ2
Now that I’m back to normal life, It’s time for a new guide! I’m sharing my day trip guide to Parma, Italy on https://t.co/Bk29bG3l1x, and it has everything you want:
- Which free attraction is seriously underrated
- The best place to see parmigiano-… https://t.co/9uP5zRWZBr
2 days in Florence isn’t nearly enough, but here are a few tips to maximize your time!
- Be smart about your museums. Did you just come from the Vatican Museum yesterday? Skip the Uffizi! Craving some green space? Head to the Boboli Gardens!
- Stop at … https://t.co/MaUGlwquLZ
So much to see, so little time!
Two days in Rome looks like:
- Strolling through the Roman Forum
- Afternoon glow on the Colosseum
- Staying in Trastevere, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city
- Eating classic Roman pastas like amatriciana, ca… https://t.co/liL8ZRgHVM
Sofia is SUCH a sleeper destination!!
Bulgaria’s capital makes for a fantastic weekend getaway. There’s amazing food, fascinating history, and beautiful buildings all within easy walking distance.
For more what you should see and do in Sofia, check o… https://t.co/2vRFrnG9jU
This gorgeous monastery is unlike anything I’ve ever seen!
The Rila Monastery is one of the most popular day trips from Sofia for good reason. The colors are gorgeous year round, but especially when covered snow.
Add it to your bucket list!
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Happy birthday to the furriest boy in town! Wedge turns six today, so we celebrated with a big walk and plenty of treats.
He’s now asleep on the couch. So, you know, celebrating in style.
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#wedgeantillesmyrick#gsdlovers#gsdgram#german… https://t.co/Ta6pqkfESF
Verona: should it be a day trip or overnight?
It's a small city, easily walkable with plenty to explore. A day is enough time to soak up all its charm & history, complete with a great local lunch.
If you spend the night, you get to see the glory of t… https://t.co/euws77cPsq
January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
I remember in college students would volunteer to read the names of those who died in in the Holocaust on campus, and it was chilling. In Europe, remind… https://t.co/hMkRcKvM1A
Three things you need to do in Budapest (bet you haven’t heard #3!)
- See the Parliament building lit up from the water! River cruises are inexpensive and give you the best sense of the building’s beauty. Trust me, you’ll love it!
- Check out the churc… https://t.co/tXpIL5MNIP