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A curated guide for the traveler who wants to experience the highlights and hidden corners of the dreamy Amalfi Coast. My recommendations are based on personal experience and insider travel industry intel. This guide includes: 🏩 Places to stay | luxury, boutique, and rental options 🍋 Places to eat | a mix of casual and elevated spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🏖 Things to do | beaches, sights, hikes, shops, tours 🚗 Day trips ideas 🚤 Amalfi travel essentials including helpful logistics and transportation trips Each recommendation includes a description with notes and insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through my curated recommendations. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. Shop now for lifetime access to future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

Capri needs little introduction. This scenic island full of glitz and glamour is one of those well-trodden places that will always be worth it. This itinerary outlines the best way to spend a leisurely day exploring this beautiful island, with a few extra restaurants and activities to choose from. Everything you need in one place, so you can focus on enjoying your trip! Unlock for access to: ⛵️ Things to do (boat tours, villas, beaches, scenic walks) 🍋 Places to eat (casual and upscale dining) 🛌 Places to stay (luxury and boutique hotels) 🚌 Essential logistics tips Each recommendation includes a description with helpful insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

No city blends beauty and chaos quite like Napoli. This vibrant city by the sea is packed with architectural and culinary delights. This collection is for the foodie and culturally curious traveler who wants a mix of the iconic essentials and hidden gems. Unlock for access to: 🛌 Boutique Hotels + Airbnbs 🍕 Places to eat (with a list of local specialties to try) 🖼 Things to do (sights, museums, markets) 🚗 Day trips Each recommendation includes a description with helpful insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map view to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later! Photo: Paolo Abate

From the Valle d’Itria countryside to the Salento’s stunning coastline, Puglia is an idyllic summer destination perfect for a relaxed road trip. This itinerary is for the design minded + culturally curious traveler looking for planning guidance and hard-to-find recommendations that get to the heart of Puglia. Even those who have traveled here before will find hidden gems and detailed insights for the next time. Unlock for access to: 🚗 A flexible day by day itinerary for 9 days in Puglia with logistics/transportation details. Easily rearrange, shorten, or extend with extra options to choose from. 🛌 Places to stay (boutique hotels + rustic farm stays) 🍝 Places to eat, with a list of local specialties to try 🏖 Things to do (towns, beaches, wine tastings, artisan shops, tours/classes) Each recommendation includes a description with detailed insights. Check the guide below or use the interactive map to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. You will receive future updates without paying more later!

Grottaglie is an arts and crafts lover’s dream as the ceramics capital of Puglia. Highly sought-after splatterware ceramics are one of the many distinct traditional styles handmade in Grottaglie's family-run workshops using local clay. This curated guide highlights the local craftmanship of Grottaglie with detailed insights and essential shops to visit. Everything you need for a perfect day of treasure hunting. Unlock for access to: 🏺 Essential destination tips to make the most of your time in Grottaglie 🎨 Artisan ceramics shops + museums and studio tours 🍝 The best restaurant in town This is a living guide. You will have access to future updates including new recommendations and deeper insights without paying more later!

Lake Como has long been an enchanting retreat full of natural and architectural beauty. This curated collection of handpicked recommendations is for the traveler who wants to experience the glamorous allure and authentic charm of Lake Como. Perfect for a couple’s trip or special occasion. Unlock for access to: 🛌 Places to stay (luxury and boutique hotels, airbnbs) 🍽 Places to eat + drink (casual and elevated dining) 🌸 Things to do (charming towns, historic villas and gardens, boat tours, scenic pathways) 🚤 Essential transportation tips Each recommendation includes a description with detailed insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through the options and make plans. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

A curated yet comprehensive collection of my favorite addresses in Milan after living here. Travelers tend to skip over Milan because it’s not as charming on the surface as classic Italian cities such as Rome and Venice. Milan is a place that slowly reveals itself if you know just where to go to discover its hidden beauty. With the right addresses in hand, delve beneath Milan’s exterior and explore the city’s many highlights beyond Gucci and the iconic Duomo. This guide includes: 🚋 Milan travel essentials including helpful logistics and transportation trips 🏩 Places to stay | luxury, boutique, and budget options 🍽️ Places to eat | a mix of casual and elevated spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🖼️ Things to do | shops, sights, museums/galleries beyond the Duomo and Galleria 🚗 Day trip ideas The only Milan guide you’ll need whether it’s for a quick day trip or an extended stay for fashion week. Each handpicked recommendation includes a description with insights based on personal experience and insider travel industry intel. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through my curated recommendations. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. Shop now for lifetime access to future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

Tuscany is famous for world-class wine and Val d’Orcia is home to many of the region’s top producers. Looking for exactly which vineyards and wineries to visit for a memorable DIY tasting experience? This curated guide to wine tasting in Val d'Orcia has you covered. Unlock for access to: 🍇 Wine tasting tips to help you make the most of your time and elevate your experience 🍷 A curated list of popular and boutique family-run wineries Each recommendation includes a description with helpful insights. Check the guide below or switch to the interactive map to look through the options and make plans for your trip. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

A curated collection of dreamy stays in Italy for special occasions. Featuring design-led boutique hotels, rustic masserias, and seaside villas throughout Italy’s varied regions.

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