A pickpocketing incident on a train from Montecatini to Pisa taught us some important travel safety lessons for Italy and beyond. In this post, I’m sharing practical tips to help you protect your wallet, phone, and valuables while traveling in Europe or anywhere crowded places make theft more likely.

Looking ahead to future travel? Explore my top 10 destinations for the Christmas countdown, including seasonal planning advice and a hosted Christmas markets river cruise in 2027.

Three destinations. Countless memories.
From spontaneous adventures in Alaska, to ancient wonders and olive fields in Greece, to volcanoes and vibrant culture in Italy — these are the places that captured my heart and reminded me why I love travel.

Every trip tells a story… here are three of my favorites — and why you have to see them for yourself.