From the idyllic island of Capri to the cultural center that is Rome, here's the ultimate guide to spending 3 weeks in Italy as a first time visitor.

While every destination in Italy is worth visiting once, some stand out more than the rest. So if you're pressed for time or money, here are the top 3 places to see in Italy and three that I thought missed the mark.

The first time you decide to travel abroad alone is a big deal. Not only is there a lot to logistically coordinate, but on an emotional front, leaving the comfort of home for a completely unknown experience can be quite overwhelming. This past autumn, I decided to spend a month and a half in Italy and France. Here are 8 things that I learned from my solo trip abroad.