We drove along the Amalfi Coast to the small town of Vietri sul Mare slightly before noon. As soon as we found an open space and started to parallel into the spot, a kind lady knocked on my window and ...
The Cost of a Weekend in Rome
Are you thinking about heading to the Eternal City for the weekend? Luckily there is so much to explore and options for every budget in Rome. If you are wondering the cost of a weekend in Rome, I’ve ...
Newport Travel Guide
Break out your J. Crew. Petite Suitcase is going to Newport, Rhode Island, i.e., the land of seafood, old money, and the Kennedy’s nuptials. Not necessarily in that order. I arrived in the ...
Restaurants I love in Florence, Italy
Ahh Florence… the charming Tuscan city that I first fell in love with about 8 years ago. I first visited when I was studying abroad in Rome in the fall. At about an hour by train, Florence is the ...
Gray Day in Colorful Capitola
Last weekend, I drove down to Capitola for a beach getaway with some old friends. I’ve been visiting this colorful beach town on the California coast since I was a kid. My mom adores this place. Not ...
Driving through Carmel
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a charming little town along the Central California Coastline and shouldn’t be missed if you’re doing a road trip along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway. It's about 2 and a ...