2016 was a whirlwind. I went through a lot of changes in my life. Fortunately, I was able to spend a good chunk of time doing what I’m most passionate about: exploring the world. Let’s dip into my 2016 travel. Here is a recap of where I ventured to in 2016: ITALY You can watch…
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Rome Travel Guide | Best Sights to See
During my time in Italy, I got to spend a couple days in Rome and naturally, I wanted to share a Rome travel guide. Although my time was short, I managed to see a number of sights [mostly the popular ones]. I ventured to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, & Spanish Steps. The city has more…
Bonding with Buffalo in Italy
Another favorite stop on my Italy trip was visiting a Buffalo Farm on the way back from the Amalfi Coast. Prior to our trip, our professor went on and on about the luxurious lives they buffalos lived. They spend the day with their buffalo friends, they eat when they want, they choose when they want to…
Parmigiano Reggiano in Parma, Italy
Our first day trip in Italy was spent visiting Parma. We toured a prosciutto di Parma factory [I’ll spare you from the raw meat photos], the Barilla factory and–the best portion of the day–we saw parmigiano reggiano production. We saw the process–from the cows to the finished product. The cows fed on grass and specific…
Best Gelato in Italy
Image Credit During my time in Italy, I experienced a number of different gelato shops. I sampled all sorts of flavors and came across a few must visit shops in Italy! My picks were [obviously] in the areas I visited but I’m sure other popular tourist destinations have fabulous gelaterias as well! Grom: This spot…
Hello Florence
Hello there! As you may or may not know, I recently had the opportunity to travel to Italy for nearly three weeks. Before diving head on into Italy blog posts, I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on my trip–why I went, where I went, etc. I traveled to Florence, Italy for…