There are plenty of places in the world where I would tell you to avoid the tourist traps. Many are just moneymaking sites with junk shops enveloping them. In Florence, the junk shops and street vendors are in abundance, however, most of the touristy sites are must-sees.
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I Duomo About You, But I Love Florence
Ahem, forgive the cheesy title. I just couldn’t help myself! My first full day in Florence I wanted to cross off the item at the top of my sightseeing list: the Duomo. Not only is it just blocks from my hostel, but I’ve been intrigued by this structure since learning about it in school. The […]
Picture This: Cinque Terre
Here is my photo album from Cinque Terre. In a hurry? For a quicker overview, click here. [imagebrowser=10]
Montage Monday: A Room With a View
Even though I have been staying in budget friendly places (i.e. cheap hostels & hotels), I’ve somehow managed to get a room with a view more often than not. While heading to the Amalfi Coast for a few days, my mom and I stayed in Sant’Agnello, the next town over from Sorrento. We stayed at […]
Running through Lucca (& a side trip to Pisa)
Leaving Cinque Terre behind, I was en route to Florence. I had two stops planned: a cliché visit to Pisa and an afternoon run in Lucca. I got to Pisa and checked my luggage at the train station. I walked to the Leaning Tower and took my tourist photos. It was really impressive. Even though […]
5Terre Series: Vernazza, Monterosso, & Then Some
Vernazza After my adventurous hike from Corniglia, I was thrilled to have finally made it to Vernazza. This village is the quaintest of the five villages, making it also one of the most touristed. Compared to the other 3 villages I had already visited in Cinque Terre, it felt so crowded. There were a lot […]