If you’re visiting Sicily I feel like it should be a law that you HAVE to visit Taormina. It’s really that amazing of a place. Taormina is a charming resort town on the eastern coast of Sicily that boasts unforgettable views of both the sea and Mount Etna, as well as historic sights and, of…
Travel Style: 5 Days in Sicily
This past week’s trip to Sicily was…amazing, and scary, and definitely unforgettable. Amazing because of the food (obvi), ancient history, and adorable seaside towns. And scary because of the driving. Like pee your pants scary. The combination of amazing and scary makes the trip pretty unforgettable altogether! But, as always on CTF, first things first:…
5 Reasons You Need to Ski the Dolomites
Maybe you’ve heard of the Dolomites, maybe you haven’t. Before going on my first ski trip there three years ago I didn’t know what they were. Are they part of the Alps? Are they in Italy? Is the skiing any good? Answers to those questions: Yes, yes, and YAS. Since living in Europe I’ve been…
Off the Beaten Path in Rome: Biking the Appian Way
If you find yourself in Rome wanting to come face to face with ancient history, the obvious landmarks come to mind: the Colosseum and the Forum. And they are quite spectacular. Must see sights, for sure. But if you want to get a taste of Roman history without the hassle of crowds, or perhaps you…
Weekend in Rome: Summer Style
This past weekend I took a quick trip down to Rome to visit my best friend and we had an amazing time! I am lucky that I have visited Rome in the past, so this time around I didn’t have to do the ‘touristy’ things, and instead got to enjoy more local living. And the…