Real travel. Real opinions. A little sass included…
Hi, I’m Jazzy. I plan trips with spreadsheets, screenshots, and a level of detail that might be concerning… and then I go and see what actually happens. This is where I document the good, the chaotic, and everything that didn’t make it into the itinerary.
Most recent entries…
April 20, 2026: Allora… Siamo a Firenze
Today we left Rome and made our way to Florence! Checkout was at 10:00 a.m. At 9:47 a.m., our host was knocking on the door to see if we were still there. I guess he was ready for us to leave. Matt was still doing some last-minute packing—you know, the kind most…
April 19, 2026: Rome Was Built on Cobblestones and Questionable Decisions
Today was the first time trying out buses in Italy. I’m a train girl—I love everything about their organization and schedules. Buses are a little gray for me, and Matt just goes wherever I go and makes sure I don’t walk into puddles, fall, or get attacked. He’s so…
April 18, 2026: We’re Tourists and We Know It
In the tiredness of last night, I may have left out a couple of things. Unfortunately, my water demon is back. If you haven’t heard the stories from me yet, I’ve had a bit of bad luck surrounding water in the past—so much so that we’ve become really good friends with…
April 17, 2026: Siamo A Roma
The layover in Miami was four hours long. Nothing eventful. We ate at an Irish pub—I know it’s just an airport restaurant, but it brought back some nostalgia from our 2022 trip to Ireland… and it was delicious! Matt was convinced our server was Irish, but I challenged…
April 16, 2026: Andiamo in Italia.
It’s official. I get more neurotic with each international trip. But why? Back when we started planning this trip, I told myself I’d keep it simple: carry-on only, five pairs of leggings, five shirts, and Airbnbs with washing machines. I wasn’t holding out hope for…