33 Unique Festivals Around the World and How to Attend Them

33 Unique Festivals Around the World and How to Attend Them

Last updated on January 31st, 2023 at 11:12 amWhether it is the Carnival in Venice or the Mud Festival in S. Korea, Gaurav & I are always on the lookout for unique local experiences. While we’ve been lucky to enjoy some crazy festivals, we haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s out there. For that […]

Cinque Terre, Italy – All You Need to Know Before Visiting These Colorful Italian Villages

Cinque Terre, Italy – All You Need to Know Before Visiting These Colorful Italian Villages

Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 03:38 pmCinque Terre, pronounced ‘Chink-weh Teh-ray,’ is a cluster of five coastal fishing villages in Northwest Italy (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Manarola). These villages are made up of colorful houses and some of Italy’s best vineyards nestled on top of steep hills overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Cinque Terre […]

Florence to Pisa – A Perfect Day Trip By Train

Florence to Pisa – A Perfect Day Trip By Train

Last updated on June 27th, 2023 at 02:49 pmThe Leaning Tower of Pisa’ is a symbol of Italy and, therefore, a major tourist attraction for anyone visiting Tuscany. But did you know how easy it is to go from Florence to Pisa by train?   In this post, we will cover everything you need to know […]

Roman Holiday Guide – Must-See & Do Things in Rome

Roman Holiday Guide – Must-See & Do Things in Rome

Last updated on June 28th, 2023 at 01:53 pmWalking in Rome is like traveling back in time, from over 2000 years ago in Roman-occupied Italy to 500 years ago in the arms of the Renaissance. It is like roaming in an open-air museum. You don’t necessarily need to enter a world heritage site or museum to see the […]

Basic Italian Words & Phrases

Basic Italian Words & Phrases

Last updated on December 23rd, 2023 at 01:19 pmWe spent two weeks exploring Italy, and during those two weeks, we were most thankful for having learned basic Italian words and phrases. Unlike a few other European countries where English is spoken popularly and fluently, not all Italians speak fluent English. Besides being a nice gesture to put […]