Italy

August 25, 2019

Packing Tips to Make Your Suitcase Lighter

In the early 2000s oil prices skyrocketed and airlines began telling us a bullshit story about how bags are heavy and impede fuel efficiency. For about […]
August 25, 2019

Lucca Day Trip From Florence

Lucca is the quintessential idea that we all have when we conjure up a thought of an Italian city with Medieval remnants. Just 1.5 hours outside […]
August 22, 2019

Where to Find the Best Gelato in Florence, Italy

Back in the 16th century Bernardo Buontalenti, a native of Florence, delighted the court of Caterina Dei Medici with the best creation the world has ever […]
August 21, 2019

Best Ways to Experience a New City

Visiting a new destination can be intimidating. It’s foreign. It’s unfamiliar. Depending on the size, one can also feel an immense amount of pressure while simultaneously […]
August 20, 2019

Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once in Your Life

Solo Travel is one of the most rewarding, eye-opening experiences that one can have in life. Even if you’re in a relationship or have kids, you […]
August 19, 2019

How to Visit London on a Budget

London is notoriously expensive, yet it is one of the most visited cities in the world. Tourists flock to London in droves and in 2018 alone, […]
August 18, 2019

Michael’s First Book, Gallivanting the Globe, Is Almost Complete!

Last year I completed what I thought would be my first book? The HoneySun. It offered detailed anecdotes of my travels with Alex and implored couples […]
August 17, 2019

6 Small Town Destinations for a Romantic Getaway in Fall and Winter 2019

As tourism to major destinations around the world continues to increase, travelers are searching for small town destinations that are off the beaten path. As capital […]
August 16, 2019

Best Adventure Travel Destinations for Couples 2019

This year we have seen a massive rise in couples travel and similarly in adventure travel. Couples are seeking out destinations where they can do more […]
August 15, 2019

Travel While You’re Young: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Retirement to Travel

Travel for many is viewed as a luxury. Most tend to reserve travel for celebratory moments: honeymoon, anniversaries, promotions, or the classic annual family vacation. As […]
January 26, 2017

Dining at Il Palagio – Four Seasons Florence, Italy

Our travels have enabled us to spoil ourselves on some of the most delicious food in the world. Honestly, one of, if not the most important […]
December 9, 2016

48 Hours In Cefalu: Weekend Travel Guide

Our most recent trip to Europe spanned almost a month.  However, most of our stops were no more than 48 hours seeing that we moved around […]
December 7, 2016

5 Romantic Places for Couples on the Amalfi Coast

Our affinity for the Amalfi Coast has probably become quite evident to you if you’ve been a Couple’s Coordinates reader for any period of time.  If […]
May 31, 2016

Tourist Traps to Avoid in Florence

Every city has tourist traps that locals avoid like the plague. Florence has many. If you’re heading to Florence this summer, you’re likely to encounter one […]
May 19, 2016

The Couple’s Travel Guide to Milan

Milan is one of the most incredible cities in the world. The leader of the fashion world has a mix of authentic and modern Italy. Here […]
May 16, 2016

10 Reasons to Study Abroad

If you’re a student at university and you haven’t yet studied abroad, change that immediately!  Invariably, students who study abroad claim that it was one of […]
May 16, 2016

Romantic Things to do in Positano: Positano Travel Guide

Ok, we have talked about this before, but we are going to officially coin and (later) trademark something: The Couple’s Coordinates Trifecta. We have yet to […]
May 16, 2016

Rome Guide: Where to do, see, and eat in Rome – 2018

The Eternal City of Rome is one of the most historically fascinating cities in the world and is home to some of the best food in […]