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How to Spend Three Days in Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy is a chaotic, energetic, and passionate city located along the sea in southern Italy. It seems to get mixed reviews – people either love it or hate it. Well, I am here to...

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How to Spend One Day in Trani, Puglia
Italy ► December 6, 2025

How to Spend One Day in Trani, Puglia

If you’re dreaming of a slow, seaside day in Puglia, look no further than Trani – a beautiful harbor town on the Adriatic known for its postcard-perfect port, pale limestone cathedral, and easygoing southern charm....

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How to Spend a Weekend in Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo: Italy’s Hidden Mountain Gem
Abruzzo ► November 23, 2025

How to Spend a Weekend in Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo: Italy’s Hidden Mountain Gem

If you’ve ever dreamed of discovering Italy before the crowds, head to Abruzzo. Abruzzo is a region full of medieval villages, mountain peaks, and hearty food that’s refreshingly authentic. Tucked into the Apennines inside Majella...

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How to Spend 3 Days in the Dolomites: Carezza, Italy in Summer
Italy ► November 23, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days in the Dolomites: Carezza, Italy in Summer

Visiting the Dolomites is an incredible experience. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Dolomites in summer or winter, you are bound to have an amazing time. Here is the recap on how I spent...

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Su Gologone Experience Hotel Review: 3 Days of Art, Culture, and Adventure in Sardinia
Italy ► October 8, 2025

Su Gologone Experience Hotel Review: 3 Days of Art, Culture, and Adventure in Sardinia

About Su Gologone Experience Hotel Nestled between mountains and vineyards you’ll find the incredible Su Gologone Experience Hotel. As its name suggests, this is more than a hotel – it’s an experience. Every corner is...

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How to Spend 3 Days on La Maddalena, Sardinia: The Perfect Itinerary
Italy ► September 29, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days on La Maddalena, Sardinia: The Perfect Itinerary

La Maddalena Archipelago is one of Sardinia’s most breathtaking treasures. With turquoise waters, secret beaches, and wild island landscapes, it’s often compared to the Caribbean but it’s right in northern Sardinia. Spending three days here...

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How to Spend 3 Days in Alghero, Sardinia: Epic Travel Guide
Italy ► September 29, 2025

How to Spend 3 Days in Alghero, Sardinia: Epic Travel Guide

If you haven’t put Sardinia on your Italy travel bucket list, you are absolutely missing out! After a 2-week Northern Sardinia trip, I’m excited to share all of my adventures with you – and I...

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How to Spend 5 Days in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
Italy ► September 28, 2025

How to Spend 5 Days in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

The Costa Smeralda is Sardinia’s most glamorous stretch of coastline – where turquoise waters meet white-sand beaches, and yachts float just offshore. While the area is known for its luxury, you don’t need to be...

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The Perfect 2 Week Sardinia Itinerary (Costa Smeralda, Su Gologone, Alghero, and La Maddalena)
Italy ► September 28, 2025

The Perfect 2 Week Sardinia Itinerary (Costa Smeralda, Su Gologone, Alghero, and La Maddalena)

Sardinia is often mistaken for just beaches, but it is MUCH more than that! In fact, it’s a destination that blends rugged nature, ancient culture, unforgettable food, and, yes, the dazzling beaches. This 2 week...

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How to Spend a Summer Weekend in Courmayeur, Italy
Aosta ► August 17, 2025

How to Spend a Summer Weekend in Courmayeur, Italy

Nestled into Italy’s smallest region you will find the quaint Alpine town of Courmayeur. It’s location immersed in nature and set at the base of Mont Blanc makes it a perfect getaway year round. I...

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Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures
Italy ► August 10, 2025

Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures

If you’re looking for an interesting and unexpected museum experience in Milan, I highly recommend visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum. Tucked away near the elegant Porta Venezia neighborhood, the museum is housed inside the beautifully...

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Ciao! I'm Sara. An American who quit her job in the US and moved to Milan to seek out my journey of La Dolce Vita. Follow along for Italy guides, tips, and general rants about the pros and cons of moving to Italy.

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I had an incredible April that was (mostly) spent I had an incredible April that was (mostly) spent in Milan! Here is ny belated April in Milan recap! 💐

1. Visiting @palazzorealemilano to explore the Kiefer exhibition - make sure to check out my recent reel about it. Highly recommend!
2. Soaking in All of the @milan.design.week displays at various sites. 
3. My handsome date for an event with @jaegerlecoultre at the gorgeous Villa Mozart. 
4. Checking in on home renovations - eeek things are moving!
5. A yummy lunch at @ariccione.milano - some of the best seafood in the city. 
6. An afternoon trip to see some friends and drive by Lake Como. 
7. Watching Claudio Bisio’s performance in “La Mia Vita Raccontata Male.”
8. A Ligurian lunch with views that never get old. 
9. Discovering hidden alleys in the Navigli District of Milan. 
10. Heading just slightly outside the city to dine at @la_bettolina 

It felt like one of the busier and more social months I’ve had in a while after hibernating most of Q1. Italian summer is just around the corner, but I’m soaking up these spring moments. 

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Ciao! My name is Sara, an American living in Milan, Italy. Follow along as I share my adventures and thoughts about life in Italy. You can find everything from Italy travel tips to restaurant guides to personal opinions about the pros and cons of living abroad. Follow along!! 

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Even if you missed Milan Design Week, there are pl Even if you missed Milan Design Week, there are plenty of incredible exhibitions to see. I recently saw The Alchemist by Anselm Kiefer. It features 42 paintings of women who practiced alchemy. Each painting is over 16 ft tall and 10 ft wide!!

We were lucky enough to receive a guided tour by @giulia.bonetti1 - she frequently provides guided tours of exhibitions and it completely changed the experience! 

You can enjoy these massive canvases exploring themes of mythology, destruction, and rebirth right in the center of Milan. The exhibition is going on now through September at Palazzo Reale so don’t miss out! 

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Ciao! My name is Sara, an American living in Milan, Italy. Follow along as I share all about my life in Italy - from things to do in Milan to Italy travel guides. Benvenuti!

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This is the first year I’ve TRULY experienced a Mi This is the first year I’ve TRULY experienced a Milan Design Week. 

In 2024, I happened to be on a trip with out of town visitors for most of it. Last year, I had been told the city gets too crazy so it’s best to avoid certain spaces. This year, realizing I am fortunate to LIVE in the city putting on this event, started to map out some places to visit. 

Is the city extremely busy and are some lines out of control? Yes. But it feels like the city is pulsating with new life after hibernating during the rainy Milan winter season. I feel so foolish for living here and essentially living under a rock - not understanding how big this event is for the city!

I also had been under the false impression that only a few, select events are open to the public and due to the limitations, lines with be crazy and I won’t get in. To my elation, almost all the exhibitions are free access (but yes, some evening events are invite-only). 

With thoughtful planning I didn’t wait in a line for more than 10 minutes, but still saw some of the most popular displays. 

I really fell in love with Milan all over again this week. 💖

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Ciao! My name is Sara and I’m an American living abroad in italy. I share all about my life in Milan and other Italy travel advice and content. Follow along if you want to dream about moving to Italy or need Italy travel tips!
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The first full day exploring Milano Design Week wa The first full day exploring Milano Design Week was a success!

I was able to squeeze in as many events as possible across Milan. This event is the biggest of the year here! (Yes, even bigger than Fashion Week). In fact, it’s even better since so many of these events are open to the public. 

Let me know if there are any events I should try to check out before MDW 2026 wraps up!

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Ciao! My name is Sara and I’m an American living in Milan, Italy. Follow along as I share about life in Italy, advice on moving to Italy, and plenty of Italy travel content.
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