• How Photography has allowed me to live on Vacanza

    Financial wellbeing is important when relaxing. When I was 18, I worked as a concierge in hotels New York City. I was tired of dealing with annoying tourists and wanted to actually enjoy hospitality rather than work for it. At 20 while studying advertising and marketing, I was lucky to find a client who needed…

  • Best Beaches in Rio De Janeiro

    How many cities offer incredible beaches, jungle and city like Rio? We fell in love with the soul of Rio de Janeiro beyond the famed Copacabana and Ipanema. This guide is for those who seek the serene whispers of the sea, the artisanal charm of secluded sands, and the authentic rhythm of a city known…

  • Vacanza Ideas According to your Chinese Zodiac Sign for the 2024 Year of the Dragon

    Growing up with a Chinese mom born in Colombia, I was lucky that my immigrant family continued the tradition of Chinese New Year. Who doesn’t love the Chinese superstitions, orange fruit filled tables, red envelops and everyone wishing you “gong hay fat chow” which literally means hope you get rich. May you get rich this…

  • How to make Tortellini

    How to make Tortellini

    My parents met in Bologna, home to the original Tortellini. I would enjoy a bowl of tortellini con brodo every winter in New York or Italy. Preparation time: 1 h 30 min Cooking time: 10 min Resting time: 14 h Serves: 4 people Cooking method: Boil, Sauté Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Service: Hot Difficulty:…

  • Welcome To Vacanza Mode

    Welcome to Vacanza Mode – We’re not just another blog about vacations, we’re a blog that embraces the philosophy that vacation mode isn’t just a temporal escape and rather a perpetual state of mind available to us anytime, anywhere. Vacanza Mode isn’t about stepping away from the daily grind; it’s about stepping into a realm…