Travel with Heart: Giving Back Around the Globe

At The Shameless Tourist, we believe travel is about more than where you go. We feel it’s about connection. With the people and places you are experiencing at your destination. Some of the most meaningful journeys are the ones that leave behind a ripple of impact, where your presence uplifts the places and people who […]

Luxury Italian Hotels (and why I visited 30+)

What 30+ Hotels in Italy Taught Me About Real Luxury September had me on the move with a whirlwind travel schedule. I kicked things off in Amsterdam, and from there, my daughter joined me for Italy. She took her very first solo international flight to meet me! I was so proud of her. At just […]

The Case for the Off Season

There’s something glamorous about high season. The buzz. The people-watching. The social media envy. Because let’s be honest, you most definitely visited the Amalfi coast via Instagram this summer (at least five times…). But if I could offer one of my most valuable pieces of travel advice, it’s this: Don’t overlook the off season. Why I […]