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10 Reasons Why I Love Lisbon (and you will too!)

Lisbon won me over pretty much as soon as we arrived. Even in my jet-lagged state, I could tell this was a special place. I fell in love with Lisbon top to bottom and everything in between. Here are 10 reasons I love Lisbon and think you will too. 1) Lisbon Architecture There is a rustic beauty to this city of colorful buildings and steep hills that feels different than any other place I’ve visited. One of my favorite things...

Colorful house in Copenhagen. Things to do in Copenhagen in 1 Day

Things to Do in Copenhagen in 1 Day

Copenhagen is one of the coolest cities I’ve ever visited! We found ourselves in Copenhagen for the start of our Baltic capitals cruise. I never expected to fall in love with this city, but fall in love I did. If you find yourself with only a day here make the most of it. Read on for things to do in Copenhagen in one day. Airport to Copenhagen City Center If you only have a day or two in Copenhagen you...

Pizza Margherita in Naples, Italy

12 Foods You Must Try in Naples, Italy

Most people travel with a list of must-see sights. I travel with a list of must-eat foods! One of the many ways Naples won me over was with the food. Here are twelve foods you must try in Naples, Italy. Food in Naples When you think of Italian food what comes to mind? Pizza? Spaghetti? Mozzarella? All specialties of Naples. Food and eating in Naples is a way of life. The region has been blessed with a landscape that produces...

La Masseria Farm Tour in Sorrento

Looking for things to do in Sorrento? One of my family’s favorite experiences on our recent trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast was the farm tour we did at La Masseria Farm near Sorrento. Agriturismo is growing in Italy and this tour is a wonderful example of the win-win it provides to both the farmer and the tourist. This tour is part education, part food, and part history to combine into one of the most enjoyable tours in Sorrento....

Sophia Loren art mural in Naples, Italy

10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Naples, Italy

When you think of Naples, Italy do you think of the mafia? Trash in the streets? I’m here to debunk the negative stereotypes you may have about this interesting and complex Italian City. But there are things you need to know before going. Here are ten things you need to know before visiting Naples. Tourism is booming in Naples, with the number of tourists visiting more than doubling since 2010. The success of Elena Ferrante’s My Brillant Friend series of...

Positano, Italy

Amalfi Coast Tour – Shared Tours are the Best Tours!

Ah, the Amalfi Coast. Italy offers some truly breathtaking scenery and none more so than the Amalfi Coast. A ride down the twisting, gasp-inducing road that sits high above the coastline is one of the world’s greatest road trips. But what are the best Amalfi Coast tours? I think I may have found it doing a Shared Tour offered in partnership with Rick Steves. The Amalfi Coast Where is the Amalfi Coast? This stunning coastline stretches between the Gulf of...

How a DNA Test Changed My Life & Made Me Book a Trip to Italy

I’ve been to Italy several times and love it. It’s Italy! What’s not to love about pasta and wine and gelato? But my recent trip to the boot was more about exploring an emotional landscape than taking in the scenic beauty of the country. Read on to find out why I booked a trip to Italy based on my DNA test results and my experience with DNA travel. What is DNA Travel? The popularity of at-home DNA testing has led...

fruit and vegetable stand in Naples, Italy

No Secret Here! The Best Food Tour in Naples

“Where I’ve Been Travel partnered with Secret Food Tours for this review. I was provided a discount for the tour but as always, all opinions are my own.” It’s no secret (see what I did there) that I am a huge fan of food tours. I think a food tour is the best way to learn about a city and they have become a regular part of any visit to a new city. Naples is known as a city with...

Peterhof Gardens, St. Petersburg, Russia

What to Expect on a Two-Day Tour In St Petersburg

A stop in St. Petersburg, Russia is a perennial favorite and often the highlight of any Baltic Cruise. Many cruise itineraries spend two days in St. Petersburg because there is so much to see. Curious about what to expect on a two-day tour in St Petersburg? Here’s my recent experience and details on why you should book a tour and what you may see. Do I Have to Book a Tour? No, but most visitors will be required to have...

Tivoli Gardens – a Must-See in Copenhagen

“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” Walt Disney Last summer, our family went on a Baltic Cruise that started in Copenhagen, Denmark.  We arrived in Copenhagen the day before the cruise departed and had the absolute pleasure of exploring this amazing city.  While our time in Copenhagen was short, we saw so many things and fell in love with the city.  Of the many things to do in Copenhagen is visit Tivoli Gardens.  What...