Vicenza isn’t a place that comes to mind when you think of visiting Italy unless you’re a military family, but it is a hidden gem. Home to U.S. Army base Garrison, this city is full of history, museums, and some of Palladio’s best works of architecture. (If you don’t know who Palladio was, he’s one …
Packing for a trip can be stressful. I know some of you will be tough to convince, but hear me out. If you pack smart, you can save a ton of money by not checking luggage and still bring everything you need with you. I traveled to Italy for 16 days and only brought a …
When I first started traveling I read blogs that talked about travel hacks and getting amazing flight deals. Without ever having done it myself though, I was skeptical. I’m happy to report after scoring great deals on just about every trip, that it absolutely IS possible. If you’re traveling and planning on visiting more than …
This is a must visit if you’re in Venice! Burano island is about 1 square mile in size and home to about 2,000 fisherman and workers of its world renowned lace factories. Long ago, fisherman began painting their houses bright colors to make them easier to find when navigating through the lagoons fog after a …
If you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay while visiting Venice, Lido is the perfect spot. It’s a narrow strip of island about 7 miles long with several sandy beaches. Getting there… Across from the train station you can hop on the 5.1 or 5.2 vaporetto line from the Ferrovia stop. The trip takes about …
When you think about Venice you picture beautiful canals, romantic gondola rides that are all tucked within an intricate maze of narrow streets, right?. Venice is a magical place to visit, but it also has a massive tourist draw. That can make for long lines, crowds, and take away from the ambiance of it all. …