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Pickpockets in Europe are ruthless. Maybe I’m bitter. After all, you’re chatting with a two time pickpocketing victim here. Not… that… I’m… counting……. 😭 Okay but seriously, if you’re a naive North American like me, one of the biggest shocks when you first arrive in Europe is realizing that there is such thing as professional pickpocketers… as in, people who swindle tourists on the daily and have been doing so for years and years – even relying on it as their sole source of income. The pickpockets in Europe are so good in fact that you’ll often be impressed by their techniques after the shock wears off (and you’ve eaten your weight in stress gelato). But just because they’re good doesn’t mean you can’t outsmart them 😉 I’ve previously written about the different ways that you can avoid getting pickpocketed in Europe. In this post, I’ll add some extra depth to that by re...

The first time I laid eyes on Italy’s beautiful Cinque Terre, I began giggling like a maniac. It’s just that beautiful. I’ve been there twice now, and I still get weirdly territorial over it.  And nothing is worse when someone tells me it can be done as a day trip from Milan… When this is said, I legitimately start twitching. Listen: There is so much to do in Cinque Terre – more than just snapping the perfect Instagram photo or stopping by for a few hours. Nope. This is a dream destination well worthy of at least 4 days of your time… as I’ve done twice now. Having experienced the destination as both a relaxing girls’ getaway and a romantic hiking weekend, I feel like I’ve gotten a good feel for what this epic region has to offer… and I am so excited to share the list with you! If you’re wondering what to do in Cinque Terre, this bucket list is for you. TIP: If you are still doing research for your trip to C...