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If I had to choose a few words to describe all the travel I did in 2023, I would choose, “unexpected,” “epic,” and “how-is-this-my-life.” (Using hyphens for that last one to make it one word haha, and I mean it in a good way!). 2023 was the year I released my book, Infinite Entrepreneur, the year I started putting the DJ skills I learned in Fall 2022 to use, and the year of many twists and turns. Read on for the full 2023 recap!
One question I often get when it comes to traveling in Italy in the summer is whether to visit Cinque Terre or Amalfi Coast - or both! They often get grouped together since they’re beautiful seaside areas with colorful homes built into the cliffs, but they have a different feel and appeal. In this post, I’ll do a quick breakdown of two to help you decide if you are short on time!
Cinque Terre National Park is a gorgeous collection of small towns nestled northwest of Tuscany, Italy on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular day trip from other cities/regions in Italy during the warmer months, and for good reason! Read on for eight quick tips for traveling to Cinque Terre from Florence.
I'm a sucker for high viewpoints.
In every city I travel to, one of my "must-dos" is to find a high viewpoint. Why? I love taking in the surroundings from the angle, seeing where I've walked around below.
Plus, much of the time it includes an adventurous aspect like a hike or stumbling across it unexpectedly. #adventure
With my camera in tow, I've made it to the top of some incredible high viewpoints around the world.
And, as always when it comes to traveling, there is often a story behind the photo.
In this post I'm sharing with you 16 of my absolute favorite viewpoints I've been to around the world!
Memories and experiences are more important than things, though when you travel it can be fun to shop around and see what the local specialties are. If you're looking for what souvenirs to buy in Italy, here's what you should get - these are much better than your average refrigerator magnet or key chain.
Made in Southern Italy on the Amalfi Coast, this Italian liqueur is a sweet ending to a meal. I've seen it cost much more in the US, so bring a bottle back if you fancy it.
Like pasta, wine in Italy is seriously the best. If you take a bottle home make sure to have it wrapped up in some type of padded wine bag to avoid breakage.
A sip of Italian wine will transport you back to your trip while allowing friends and family to have a taste.
Even the local bagged pasta from grocery stores is amazing. You'll be having the best pasta while in Italy - and when you get home and compare it to your average grocery store pasta, you'll truly taste how much better the real thing is.
Taxes will be cheaper since they have to ship the items shorter distances, so if you're contemplating buying an Italian or European designer item, it tends to be cheaper than back in your home country. –
For example, my black Longchamp bag (a French brand) from Florence turned out to be less expensive in Italy than it would’ve been if I had bought it in the states.
One product Italy is known for is leather - you can find markets, shops, and department stores carrying different types of leather clothing and shoes, such as leather jackets or boots, and even accessories like luggage tags or handbags.
It's always high quality and will last a long time - just make sure to take good care of it!
Italians truly know what quality, comfortable shoes are. My custom-made sandals from Capri and short leather motorcycle boots are not only some of my favorite pairs, they are also far more durable than other shoes on the cobblestone streets.
You'll see porcelain ceramics, especially dishes, at shops or markets around Italy. Whether it's a coffee mug or a wine bottle stopper you'll have a piece of Italy back home with you in your kitchen.
Venice is known for its handmade Murano glass and you'll find many shops and stalls selling it - everything from jewelry to decorative figurines.
Why is there yet another food item on this list? Because the food in Italy is just that fantastic! I've always said that Italy is the food capital of Europe, and even if you can find these foods at home it is likely they won't even compare to the real stuff.
So yes, a bottle of silky, smooth olive oil from Italy is definitely worth bringing back.
Postcards make for light souvenir that take up hardly any space. You can send them to your loved ones from abroad or keep them to frame or display at home.
Tuck them inside something like a book or magazine (I usually put paper products in my laptop case) to prevent bending.
Quick tip: Make sure to review your government's website for information on bringing back food items. You wouldn't want to bring back a large quantity of a certain item only to have it taken away at the airport!
Book a place to stay - my all-time favorite booking website is the well-known Booking.com - I’ve used it for years all over the world.
It is the easiest way to search and find the best hotels (hostels too!), especially based on reviews. I always check the reviews on Booking, even if it’s a name-brand hotel. You never know!
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