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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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