🇮🇹 Falling in Love with Genoa’s Sea, Again and Again

Eight years ago, I visited Cinque Terre with a tour group 🌵 The cacti clinging to cliffs, stray dogs on the trails, beachgoers basking in sunlight— and above all, the azure waves 🌊 ...a memory that stayed with me for years. Now, years later, I returned—this time by car—to Genoa’s coastline, just a stone’s throw from Cinque Terre. The same Northern Italian sea, the same colorful fishing villages... But here, the magic lies in the unexpected discoveries: 🏔️ Snow-capped Alps meeting the Mediterranean ⛵ Sailboats dotting the horizon 🐕 A dog every five steps (and a gelato in hand) 🍦 La dolce vita isn’t just a phrase here—it’s a way of life. 🚗 Coastal Road Trip Itinerary (No tour buses, just local tranquility 🏖️) 1️⃣ Boccadasse – Mini Cinque Terre, minus the crowds 2️⃣ Nervi – Cliffside walks & hidden coves 3️⃣ Camogli – Rainbow houses + pesto-fueled lunches 4️⃣ Portofino – Postcard-perfect (but sneak in early!) ⚠️ Heads up: Narrow, winding roads (Italy’s "hold-your-breath" driving 😅) Parking? A sport. (Worth it for empty beaches.) 🌊 Why This Trip Stuck With Me The sea approached, then retreated, like a shy lover. One dog trotted away… another appeared. 🐾 Every gelato tasted sweeter with salt-kissed lips. #SlowTravel #ItalianRiviera