9 Reasons You Should Visit Italy For Christmas
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9 Reasons You Should Visit Italy For Christmas

Italy is a popular tourist destination. While the vast majority of tourists tend to visit during the spring and summer months, I’m here to suggest reasons that Christmas time is a better option. That is the peak season for Italian Vacationing, but it is also the most crowded time to visit. Not many people consider…

Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid on a Cruise – With Bonus Video!
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Top Ten Mistakes to Avoid on a Cruise – With Bonus Video!

Going on a cruise is an excellent way to vacation, but it’s easy to make mistakes when you’re new to cruising – where’s what to avoid. Let’s have a look together, starting from the one that can cost you the most! Not Buying Travel Insurance Many people think that they don’t need to buy travel…

Discover Real, Authentic Italian Food – It’s Not the Cuisine found in America!
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Discover Real, Authentic Italian Food – It’s Not the Cuisine found in America!

Are you looking to discover real Italian food?  Some dishes, while considered Italian in North America, aren’t authentic Italian cuisine!.  Not surprisingly, this can come as a shock for those visiting Italy for the first time. To accommodate requests from travelers from overseas, some restaurants started serving these North American Specialties.  Be aware!  If you…

Why I love Cruising! And Everything Else About It
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Why I love Cruising! And Everything Else About It

Its no secret – people ask me, “Why do I love cruising,” and other related questions, like: “Why do I like cruising so much?” “What is it about cruising that you like?” “Don’t you get bored on a boat?” “Isn’t cruising just for old people?“ Here are my reasons why I love cruising. I hope…

Top Tips For Booking Your Flights Before and After a Cruise
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Top Tips For Booking Your Flights Before and After a Cruise

.Have you booked a cruise and wondered what to do regarding your flights before and after your cruise?  Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of living on a busy cruise port. For those who don’t leave near a cruise port, you will have to book a flight to catch the cruise ship. Here are some…

When is The Best & Cheapest Time To Cruise?
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When is The Best & Cheapest Time To Cruise?

If you’re like many, you may be wondering when is the best and cheapest time to cruise.  If you are planning on taking a cruise, you have to be very careful about the seasonality. Most destinations have a particular season, and you don’t want to cruise in the offseason.  On the other hand, if you…

Three Days in Rome – The Best Things to See and Do & Video Bonus
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Three Days in Rome – The Best Things to See and Do & Video Bonus

Are you visiting Rome for three or more days and looking for an itinerary that covers the very best to see and do?  Look to further. As a native Italian, I’ve been to Rome many times and have visited all the major tourist attractions many times (Colosseum, Forum, Sistine Chapel, etc…).  Rome can be extremely…

A Night at the Opera: Pavarotti Theatre in Modena, Italy
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A Night at the Opera: Pavarotti Theatre in Modena, Italy

Last night, we spent the evening at the Luciano Pavarotti Municipal Theatre in Modena, Italy to watch an opera. Opera ia a big part of Italian culture and in some area is incredibly popular. Modena has a long tradition of opera singers and performance. The Theatre opened in 1841. The Ducal Architect, Vincenzo Vandelli, designed this…

How to Prepare For a Big Trip And Have a Great Time
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How to Prepare For a Big Trip And Have a Great Time

Are you going on a big trip and wondering how to best prepare for it?  If so, I get it.  I love taking long flights to faraway destinations.  But, with lots of different destinations to explore, preparation is key to the trip’s success.  For example, I enjoy planning what I am going to see and…