This incredibly beautiful city is one of the most visited in all of Europe, for good reason. Florentines take such pride in their city's role in history and the achievements of their fellow artists, philosophers, scholars and architects. The car free hist

The Emerald Coast in Sardinia is nature at it's best. Blue-green waters with white sandy beaches, a dramatic rocky coastline, an archipelago of 7 islands and rocks that date back millions of years! It also happens to be one of Europe's most expensive play

We continue with our road trip to Cinque Terre from the Tuscan mountaintop village of Vezzanello. After the breathtaking hike above the five villages on the Ligurian coast, we return to the beautiful northwestern corner of Tuscany, which isn't quite as po

We take you on a little road trip from the teeny Tuscan village of Vezzanello to Cinque Terre on the Ligurian Coast. However, first we share with you why you need to go to local festivals that celebrate just about anything, from mushrooms to snake catcher

Hear about the stunning mountains that surround Lake Como, and all they have to offer. You can choose from a variety of trails: easy walking paths through medieval villages slightly above the lake, or more athletic hikes up to idyllic mountain accommodati

We share more of our favorite idyllic villages that you can reach by boat, and those to visit by car, if you can hold your own driving with Italians! From the grandeur of Villa d'Este in Cernobbio to the botanical gardens in Varenna, there is so much beau

Lago di Como – la mia favorita! It's renowned for it's beauty for good reason, but there's much more to it and that is exactly what we'll discuss. I'll share where to find the perfect lakeside trattoria for a well deserved meal after walking the historic

A bit more of the city that started my long love affair with bel'italia. I'll share with you a few tidbits of what not to order, why you should climb the 919 steps to the rooftop of the Duomo, how walking through the main cemetery is almost as good as a m

Milano is often overlooked compared to the more well known Italian cities, and that is fine with the locals! It's big and busy, but filled with beautiful architecture and very well dressed people thanks to the fashion industry that fuels the city. Try spe

Kimberly Holcombe will introduce you to her long standing love of Italy and the Italian people. She explains how she moved to Milan many years ago to further her fashion photography career, and how those years impacted her life to this day. A few hysteric