There is so much to do and see in Italy-- from the monuments and exquisite churches to hiking trails and stunning beaches. For our 2 week trip we chose to cover Rome, Tuscany, Ligurian and Amalfi coast. I am sharing my 2 week itinerary which combines history, hiking, and some downtime at the beaches. You... Continue Reading →

I was overwhelmed (probably for the first time) while researching on what to do in Rome. It's an ancient and well preserved city plus the rich history and architecture makes prioritizing a daunting task. You may be walking on a random street and suddenly an impressive structure is right in front of you. For the... Continue Reading →

This year I spent my birthday in Florence, which has been on my bucket list for a long time. This gorgeous Tuscan city is like an open air museum. There is history at every corner, a stunning building everywhere you look and it has that charming, romantic vibe. Two days is not enough to scratch... Continue Reading →

Italy's Amalfi Coast is dreamy. Coastal cliffs dotted with pastel coloured buildings and vast expanses of blue as far as the eye can see. It is also incredibly popular which means you are sharing a slice of heaven with a million other tourists. Despite the crowds, the Amalfi coast is pretty stunning. Here's how I... Continue Reading →

Rome is an incredibly photogenic place. The city is filled with exquisite churches and building with immense architectural value. But even simple pictures of random streets turn out so charming. My phone is full of usual street scenes from this historic city! I spent better part of 4 days here walking through the streets and... Continue Reading →

Tuscany was absolutely amazing--the culture, the food and wine, the vineyards and the cute medieval towns. I think 5 days is not enough to see every thing but it does give you a chance to experience Italy at its best. I am sharing my itinerary from the trip. Day 1 & 2: Florence We spent... Continue Reading →

The lovely Tuscan town of Siena was probably my favourite place during 2 weeks in Italy. Although I spent only one day here, 24 hours were enough to fall in love. We took the fast bus from Florence, and after a scenic 1 hour 15 minutes (take the fast bus to avoid stopping at every... Continue Reading →

Seeing the Leaning tower of Pisa was a bucketlist item for me since I was a kid. We made a day trip from Florence to Pisa, which is a 1-1.5 hour journey by train. We were actually on our way to Riomaggiore so Pisa was a pit stop for us. Getting around Pisa is pretty... Continue Reading →

Struggling to decide between Italy's north and south coast? Same here! So, I included both on my 2-week trip to Italy. I spent 2 days with Riomaggiore, the farthest town on the Ligurian coast, as base and the only plan was to hike. Cinque Terre, literally translates to 5 villages, comprises of 5 cute seaside... Continue Reading →

I had a day in Naples on my recent trip to South Italy. Honestly, after reading negative reviews online (mainly around petty crime, cleanliness and chaos) I was not keen on spending much time in Naples. In fact, I cut short my stay to one night instead of two. However, after a day of walking... Continue Reading →