Verona & Lake Como Two of the Most Charming Places in Italy | Italy Travel Guide
Ep.113 We take you to the lovely city of Verona to show off our favorite spots. Then we stayed overnight in Bellagio so we could explore Lake Como and spent the day in Varenna to soak up all its beauty. It was a fantastic way to end our 2024 Tour of Italy.
Florence day trips to Cinque Terre, Pisa, & Lucca | Italy Travel Guide
Ep.111 Even though we only spent 4 days in Florence, Italy, we were able to take day trips and capture the highlights of Monterosso and Vernazza in Cinque Terre, snap some photos of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, and explore the ancient walled city of Lucca. Thanks to the Italian train network, our day trips were quick and inexpensive.
Capri: Is it worth the exclusive price tag?
Ep.107 Capri is known for its beauty, allure, and retreat-like atmosphere. It’s an island, so it also has luxury prices. After spending several days on the Amalfi Coast, was Capri worth its high-end price tag? We share our thoughts on whether Capri is a must or a miss.
Ravello: Fewer Tourists and Amazing Amalfi Coast Views | Italy Travel Guide
Ep.106 If an ideal vacation spot includes sweeping views of the sea, a charming medieval village, gardens beautiful enough to inspire an opera, and delectable pasta dishes, crafted with authentic Italian flavors, then Ravello is the place to visit. Best of all, it’s high enough above the Amalfi Coast that it’s a great escape from the more crowded tourist locations. This City of Music is a bit of heaven on earth.
Positano: Hiking the Path of the Gods plus Private Sunset Cruise | Italy Travel Guide
Ep.105 The crowds in Positano can be overwhelming, but we knew the views would be gorgeous. We avoided some of tourist congestion by taking an early morning hike along the Path of the Gods and then a private sunset cruise to see some hidden gems along the coast. Both live up to the hype for absolutely stunning scenery. If you’re looking for an itinerary for the perfect day on the Amalfi Coast, this is it!
Watch before visiting the Amalfi Coast | Italy Travel Guide
Ep.104 These are the NEED-TO-KNOW tips before you schedule your bucket list visit to the Amalfi Coast. Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, and Capri are beautiful destinations, but do you know how much it costs to move between these places? Don’t blow your budget before you arrive!
Orvieto, Italy: You MUST See This Charming City
Ep.103 We love Italy, but Orvieto raised the bar even higher for us. Come with us as we walk you through this beautiful hillside town and explore its many delights — including some of the most delicious pasta we’ve ever tasted! Of course, we share prices at the end too!
The Truth about Our Lives as Full-Time Travelers
Ep.84 If you’ve ever come back from a vacation and wished you could stay longer or wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel the world, this episode is for you. We sold/donated everything we owned in 2022 to travel as digital nomads. There are good things… and not so good things about this “road less traveled.” We give you the real scoop about all of it.
Why you must go to Turin, Italy | Torino Travel Guide
Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary.
Why visit Genova, Italy | Genoa Travel Guide
Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, while we stuffed our stomachs with delicious Italian food. Genova has so much to offer within its twisting streets, decorative porticos, and museums filled with culture and art. And if you want to slow down, we stroll through the relaxing resort village of nearby Nervi. Let us show you why this is a part of Italy that you must visit.
Slow Travel or No Travel! Why we have to stay longer
Ep.53 Being able to choose where we live in the world is a privilege. But that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to for us to find a balance between exploring more countries and avoiding burnout.
Duolingo App Review - Our Pros and Cons after 850+ days
Ep.51 We’ve spent the past two and a half years learning Italian with the paid version of Super Duolingo. Watch this video to find out how the app works, what we like and don’t like about it, and whether we’d recommend it. We also give you tips about additional language learning tools.
Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day!
Ep.40 Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you should really spend more than a day there — but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions: the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and so much more. Watch this episode and you can get a peek at it all in under 10 minutes!
Spello - How to spend a perfect day in Italy
Ep.39 Spello is one of those places that treats your eyes to so much beauty and fills your heart with so much peace, you may never want to leave. Join us on the special day we spent in this romantic city.
Assisi, Italy - 14 Must See Attractions
Ep.38 Assisi is the home of St. Francis, beautiful architecture, stunning hills, and first-century BC Roman buildings. This romantic Italian city has so much to offer — especially if you love food! We hope you enjoy watching our tour of its best features.
Lecce travel tips - One week in Puglia, Italy is not enough time!
Ep.37 It was so cold in Lecce when we recorded our last episode that we missed sharing all the wonderful things we experienced there. Watch this short episode to find out more reasons why you’d want to visit this beautiful city in the Puglia region of Italy.
Our first impressions of Lecce, Italy!
Ep.36 We were so surprised by what we discovered in this Italian gem of the Puglia region. The weather also shocked us and forced us to work hard to stay warm much of the time. Watch as we brave hail and heavy winds on our rooftop patio to tell you all about our trip to this lovely city.
We were warned about Naples and Palermo - Are they safe?
Ep.30 Friends and tour guides told us to avoid places like Naples and Palermo in Southern Italy because they are gritty and dangerous. After a month in these two cities, we have our own perspective on how safe it is to travel here.
One month in Italy: Our struggles in Naples and Palermo
Ep.29 Leaving San Francisco was incredibly messy. Our first two Airbnbs had power problems, slow internet speeds, lack of space to work, and the world’s smallest showers. But are we happy with our new lives as digital nomads?
Our Top 10 biggest MISTAKES Downsizing for Full-Time Travel
Ep.28 We look back on what we did to prepare for full-time travel and discovered so many things that we could have done better. But if you've never done it before, downsizing can be hard. We share our mistakes and how we could have improved this process. If you're getting ready get rid of stuff, watch this video so you don't make our same mistakes.
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