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…
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Lemon Gardens [Amalfi Coast]
One of my favorite activities in Italy was visiting lemon gardens on the Amalfi Coast. My group visited La Valle dei Mulini, which opened for business in 1825. This family business not only grows lemons but also lives on the property; they were the first family to buy land on the Amalfi Coast. They make…
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…
Florence Guide: One Day
Hello Everyone! After returning from Italy, I received a number of requests for Florence recommendations. Everyone wants to know the highlights, as many people only spend a couple days in Florence. To (hopefully) show you the best of Florence, I am sharing a one day travel guide to Florence. 8 AM: Grab a cappuccino at…
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…
Delicious Doughnuts in Philadelphia!
On Friday, Joe and I decided to make a pit stop in Philadelphia on our way back to the city after Thanksgiving [we spent our Thanksgiving with a friend’s family in PA–vlog coming soon!]. Per our friend’s recommendation, we stopped at Reading Terminal Market. This indoor market offers a wide variety of restaurants and local…
Zoologico de Vallarta
One of the highlights of our trip to Puerto Vallarta was the zoo. Prior to our trip, my stylist mentioned she recently visited Puerto Vallarta and I needed to check out the zoo. After some research, we were set on visiting. Upon our arrival, we learned that the zoo was just a 15 minute walk…
Best Activities in Puerto Vallarta [Mexico]
Joe and I on our city tour I am still blown away by my incredible trip to Puerto Vallarta last week. For anyone planning a trip or contemplating a trip, I knew I needed to share my highlights [favorite activities]. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish City Tour: The thing that separates Puerto Vallarta from other…
My Stay at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta
Balcony View I was blown away by my recent stay at Barcelo Puerto Vallarta. My friends and I took a trip to Mexico for my birthday last week. We selected this resort as the photos were stunning, they offered plenty of amenities and they had excellent reviews. We stayed for eight nights and nine days….
