If there was one region of Italy I could go back to and explore more of, it would be Umbria. There is just too much to see in this region…
Gubbio, Italy – A Must See Medieval City!
Castello Valenzino: Staying at an Umbrian Countryside B&B
If you’ve never thought about putting a visit to Umbria on your Italian itinerary, do it now! The Italian countryside is a beautiful place, filled with medieval cities, amazing scenery,…
Adventures in Ligurian Cuisine: What We Ate in 72 Hours in Liguria
Ligurian cuisine is something out of dreams. Some words that come to mind to describe the food from my favorite region on the planet: bright green and flavorful pesto made…
A Stay at Hotel Rose in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is like a second home to us. It’s probably one of our favorite cities in the U.S. that we’ve been to! If you haven’t been, you should definitely…
Vernazza, Italy is a Postcard Perfect Seaside Village
If you have heard of Vernazza, you may have also heard that it’s Rick Steves’ favorite town in the Cinque Terre. The question remains, though, does it live up to its…
Visiting Manarola – Our Favorite Village in the Cinque Terre
Manarola is perhaps one of the most photographed of the five villages in the Cinque Terre. I’ll admit, the very first photo I saw of the Cinque Terre villages was…