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12 Tips to Have an Amazing All-Inclusive Vacation in Mexico

Are you thinking of booking an all-inclusive trip to Mexico? But not sure what to expect? Read on for 12 tips of things to do before and during your all inclusive Mexico vacation to have an amazing time. All-inclusive beach resorts are available throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and other tropical destinations. I wasn’t sure I would like an all-inclusive resort but have stayed at a couple of different ones in the Riveria Maya area of Mexico and am now a...

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...

How to Be a Hometown Tourist – Staycation Ideas

There’s no place like home. And local travel is the best way to realize how special your hometown is. Think you’ve done everything there is to do in your city? I bet you haven’t even scratched the surface! I’ve lived in the same place my entire life and am constantly amazed at how many activities there are in my town. Here are tips on how to explore locally and be a hometown tourist. For me, travel is not only about...

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...

How to Have a Great Weekend in Montreal – 10 Things to Do

Montreal is everything I love in a city. It stays true to its history, yet celebrates its modernity. It has great food, incredible art, friendly people, and something interesting at every turn. It’s such an easy city to visit. I recently spent 3 days in Montreal and could have easily spent three more. There are so many things to do in Montreal. Our weekend was packed with some of the best things to do in Montreal and I still left...

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Tips For Navigating the Busiest Airport in the World |Atlanta Airport

Did you know that the Atlanta airport is within a two-hour flight to 80% of the United States? This is one of the reasons that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as ATL, is the busiest airport in the world. More than 107 million people flew through the ATL in 2018. Knowing it’s the busiest airport in the world often scares casual travelers from using this airport. But I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be scary. It’s actually...