why you should fly into milan
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, you probably automatically look for flights into Rome. And I don’t blame you. While the Eternal City is definitely a must see, the flight itself can cause a huge dent in your wallet (think, a $1200 dent). Instead, you might want to try looking into flying into another…
the duomo is everything you expected and more
Duomo di Milano (Milano Cathedral) – I think out of all the churches I visited in Italy (and it was A LOT), this one was the most unique and beautiful one I saw. The pictures that you see do not do it justice. You can explore the church for free, but if you want to climb to…
how to scalp tickets in milan
Cenacolo Vinciano (Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper) – The painting is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie (a church). Tickets are hard to come by, but not impossible. The availability on the site changes daily (even hourly!) So the trick is to check back often until you see the time slot you need. That’s exactly what one of…
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how to be a traveler in capri (5 things to do)
1. Admire the deep blue waters of the Blue Grotto We did this as a part of a tour we booked when we arrived in Capri. I will warn you that it is a bit tourist trappy because there are tours coming by this spot all day. But since I read the reviews ahead of…
how to be a traveler in positano (6 things to do)
1. Take the ferry We took a boat over from Sorrento, where we were staying and it only took about half an hour. If boats aren’t your thing, you can always take the bus, which is what we took on the way back 2. Sunbathe at Spiaggia Grande Or just take some pictures of the…
how to be a traveler in sorrento (5 things to do)
Sorrento is a small town along the Amalfi coast. There isn’t much to do there but we used it as a jumping point to explore other towns on the coast. Hotels and restaurants are significantly cheaper than hot spots like Amalfi, Positano, and Capri. But Sorrento is close enough to those towns to take a…
how to be a traveler in naples (9 things to do)
1. Eat some Neapolitan pizza. After all, Naples is known as being the birthplace of this style of pizza. It has a thin crust, and is traditionally made with San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte cheese. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba opened in 1830 and is believed to be the world’s first…
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