Discover Bracciano: Your Budget-Friendly Day Trip from Rome
As my wise friend often says: when living in Rome, it is sometimes necessary to reconnect with nature. Lucky for you, I’ve made it my mission to uncover the most beautiful places around Rome, where you can go for your daily dose of non-polluted air and peace of mind. With its breathtaking lake, charming historic centre, and the impressive Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, Bracciano checks all the boxes for your perfect budget-friendly escape from the city. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan a seamless day trip to this stunning destination!
4 x Essential Places for International Students in Rome
Moving abroad to study can sometimes feel like a struggle, especially in the beginning. During my first year at Sapienza, I found go-to spots across Rome that became essential for study needs, self-care, and affordable finds. In this post, I’m sharing my top picks for international students in Rome—from bookshops to flea markets, these places will help you thrive in your new adventure abroad!
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rome (2-Hour Route)
As an introverted, self-proclaimed grandma, the city centre of Rome can sometimes feel a little bit crowded. It’s hard to imagine yourself as the main character in a movie, quietly strolling through the streets, when you're simultaneously being drowned by hordes of tourists. If you want to experience the centre of Rome while still enjoying moments of peace and quiet, I have the perfect solution for you! Walking is one of my favourite free things to do in Rome, and during my first year as an international student, I crafted the perfect 2-hour tour. This self-guided route will lead you through stunning monuments and hidden gems, and—spoiler alert—it has a spectacular view of the city!
4 x Must-Try Vegan Bakeries in Amsterdam
For those who may have missed my big announcement on Instagram, I recently discovered that lactose and I are not exactly compatible. As a foodie, this was a tough pill to swallow, especially since lactose is in so many of my favourite foods, like pastries. But luckily, in recent years, the rise of vegan products has offered a delicious solution—because vegan food is naturally lactose-free!
On a recent trip to Amsterdam with my mom, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to hunt down the best vegan bakeries and share them with you. Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant like me, or simply someone who loves a good treat, these bakeries offer amazing options that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.
How to Get from Rome to Florence
If you asked me what my favourite main character moment was this year, I would say it was finishing an exam at 1:00 PM in Rome and catching a FlixBus to Florence at 3:00 PM. After my first FlixBus experience to Matera (which you can read about in my previous post), I was fully in my budget travel flow. I decided to spend a day in Florence, a city I had visited as a child but never as a solo traveller. The city’s history and beauty, combined with its proximity to Rome, made it the perfect budget travel destination for me.