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A Wanderlust For Life is a European travel blog. We are Sean and Jessica and are based in Amsterdam, we travel all around Europe and share our adventures here and on our social media (you can find those links above!). We love those experiences that you just have to write home about and enjoy exploring the local culture through food, drinks, and good company.

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ISCHIA, ITALY

Yes, I'm dreaming of warmer days on an Italian island. Can you blame me? It's rather chilly and we're in the time of year in Amsterdam when it just likes to rain most of the time. Don't get me wrong, I love Amsterdam, but Ischia was an island that I keep falling in love with...and then get frustrated with...and then love again.

Why all the back and forth? Well, it's beautiful. That is undeniable. And if you go to the right beach or the right terme, then all the good in life. But the buses are crowded, the roads narrow (especially if you are walking them!), and the taxis are expensive. Once you accept all of that, and for the most part, we did, it's pretty enjoyable.
Go in September when the weather is still very nice but prices are a bit lower and it's a little bit less crowded. And be sure to visit a terme. I didn't think I would enjoy it, but I LOVED it! My favorite was the @thermalparkaphroditeapollon. We went to that one first, and then visited another because everyone told us we should...and it was PACKED. More pools? Yes. Super cool design? Yes. But not relaxing and the part of the bay they were facing wasn't nearly as pleasant as the one at the Apollon. There are a few more we'll try next time, but that's my recommendations for now!

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ISCHIA, ITALY

This was our second time up to the Aragonese Castle. The views are crazy beautiful no matter which way you look. It's definitely worth it to make time to visit! Keep in mind that it's mostly in ruins, but the family who owns it does a lot of work to keep it safe. There is a lot of restoration work that goes on here and there's one room with a window to it where you can watch exactly what they are doing!

What castle have you been to that you've absolutely loved?rch, and much more.

When in Ischia, you can stay near here and get a view of this castle. That's what we did the last time we visited, but this time we went all the way across the island to try something new. But we kept coming back to Ischia Ponte because it's so lively and has the most stunning views!

What castle have you been in that you've absolutely loved?

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ISCHIA, ITALY

Still going with the Italy theme! This is from our vacation on the Italian island of Ischia. We spent a week here and found some stunning spots and great places to eat! This was from the terme we went to (which is something you just must do when visiting). We had the best day here and would definitely go back! It was the first time in a long time I've actually relaxed. Being in the warm-to-hot pools was awesome, but floating in the sea was the highlight for me. Well, that and the spaghetti and clams I had for lunch 😋

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NAPLES, ITALY

Do you ever give a place a second chance?

I didn't enjoy Naples the first time, but since we had to go back through it anyway, we gave it another shot. We took a tour and tried to see a different side of it. It really helped. We had a good time, and although it's a very dense city, I could go back and see some more of it.

Sometimes tiredness, weather, bad experiences, and other things can really make us not like a place. What place have you not enjoyed much but would like to give a second chance?

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NAPLES, ITALY

I didn't love this city. We've usually just passed through but this time we stayed an extra night to take a food tour. If you've been around here for a while you know how much we love to take food tours! [gifted]

Whenever we can, we reach out to @eatingeurope food tours to take their local tour because we've been on a few and they have been our favorites. This was a new tour that took us out for a night in Naples. Basically, I was hoping it would change my mind about the city.

To my surprise, it totally did! This food tour was different because we had actual experiences and it wasn't just about the food (though, there was plenty of food!). I made my own pizza. In Naples. With a pizza legend. Life made.

This photo is from the rooftop terrace of a private residence we visited. The view was breathtaking and the people were so nice. What stood our on this tour was the people and the relationships. 📷Read more, and see photos of me making pizza by clicking the link in the bio!

Have you taken a food tour? If so, where?

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VENICE, Italy⁠
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Simple caption today: Look for ways to get above the city. This is a skybar on the island of Giudecca, a neighboring island next to the main island of Venice. ⁠
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VENICE, Italy [AD]⁠
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We had a different trip to Venice than most, we didn't fight the crowds, we didn't take a gondola ride, we didn't even visit St. Mark's Square. That isn't what we wanted from this trip. ⁠
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We wanted to feel Venice. To see Venice. To explore Venice. We stayed a few days in the Castello neighborhood (best decision EVER!) and we explore the off-the-beaten-path areas.⁠
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The @MarcoPoloGuides Guidebook was so helpful in our pursuit to stay away from the crowds. We work with them every so often since we believe in their books and they've helped us even when not sponsored. But, even so, I was hesitant that a guidebook would direct us away from the hoards of people.⁠
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I was so excited when we started our self-guided walking tour and it took us to the island of Giudecca, after first suggestion we go to Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and take in the view. No joke, I think we were one of maybe 10 tourists on Giudecca. ⁠
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The reason I loved it so much is that: A) I hate crowds⁠
B) I felt like we were really seeing something real and not made for tourists⁠
C) We had epic views at every stop⁠
D) We were the only people in the hotel garden that the book suggests visiting. I wanted to stay all day!⁠
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So, yeah, guidebooks are still helpful. ⁠
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