The sights and sounds of Venice are found just wandering the streets and crossing bridges over the canals.  There are however, some sights that are more popular to seek out. They are crowded, but they are still some must-see spots on the list!   The Grand Canal: I know I’ve mentioned this one before, but the … More Venice: The Sights

Yes it’s cliche. And yes it’s touristy. But riding a gondola in Venice has always been on my bucket list. How could it not be? The romance, the peacefulness, and the fact that you are doing something so classically tied to the city you are visiting. But be warned – you can have two types of … More A Guide to Venetian Gondolas

Now I know you would never want to leave Venice… but if you were looking for a day trip we have one to suggest. Off the island of Venice, just a short ferry ride away, are two other islands named similarly: Murano and Burano. Murano is the larger of the two, and seems to be … More Venice Day Trips: Murano & Burano

I am so behind! I know all you hundreds of people reading this are heartbroken by my recent blog absence. Let’s get you guys updated! When we stepped off the airport shuttle and were officially on the island of Venice.. I was already in awe of the city built on water. No joke- I was … More Venice: An Introduction

One of our favorite places in Sicily, unfortunately, is the one we have the LEAST photos from. We don’t have tons to share, but couldn’t leave out this adorable city from our Sicilian stories. Right outside of Siracusa, there is a little island called Ortigia.  Ortigia is filled with boutique shops and restaurants while being right … More Ortigia: Wrapping up our Sicilian Adventure

Welcome to Ragusa Ibla! When we told our families we were heading to Sicily next, Brad’s grandma filled us in on a little family history. We always knew his family had Italian roots, but she told us the exact lineage traces back to Ragusa, a small town in Sicily. So we made sure to schedule a … More Sicily: Ragusa Ibla

Quick, fun post today! Around the corner from our house in Sicily is a little local beach named Cassible.  The beach is absolutely lovely! The sand is soft, fluffy, and seaweed free (my favorite!)  The water is warm and clear as crystal.  And the vibe is chill and local. One of our favorite part about … More Sicily: Cliff Jumping in Cassible

Well, it’s been another few weeks in Sicily and thankfully we haven’t melted yet! We have come close, but a few rainy days gave us some much needed reprieve from the heat. Today, we explore two small cities close to where we are staying. The first is called Noto Antica and is actually the original … More Sicily: Noto Antica & Siracusa

We spent today in a tiny seaside fishing town called Marzamemi. The sea was, of course, beautiful, even though the beach is made from a few hundred layers of squishy seaweed. Marzamemi is known for being a fisherman’s town with stone structures that have been standing for hundreds of years.  The same buildings have been on … More Marzamemi, Sicily

After our vacation week, Brad and I headed to our August accommodation in the countryside between Noto and Avola, Sicily. We are staying in a large, beautiful house on lots of farm land with almond trees, fig trees, olive trees, and a scruffy little dog named Lou! One of our first weekend adventures was to … More Architecture in Noto, Sicily