When the summer heat strikes Italy, the hustle and bustle of Palermo still thrives on. The Vespas continue to weave through traffic, the voices of market merchants echo through the streets, and the charm of Palermo continues. If you are looking for an authentic atmosphere, Palermo is for you. You won’t find boat loads of…
I never have been one to get homesick. When I go someplace new, I find myself caring very little to what is going on back at home because I am so immersed in all of the new things surrounding me. I am not going to sugarcoat this post, but this time around I did find…
It feels like everyday I open up a social media feed to photos of major hotspot cities such as New York, Paris, Rome, and London are always claiming their spot on my feed. I cannot name anyone who does not recognize the iconic Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower Big Ben, or The Coliseum. Obviously,…
Guy Fieri, my food spirit animal, in addition to Anthony Bourdaine. I am a long-time Diners Drive-Ins and Dives fan. I have been collecting the names of spots that the extravagant, white-spikey haired American food hero has been road tripping to for more years than I can keep track of now. When the opportunity arises,…
With my curious mind, I came to Italy eager to discover more than I had prior to my last journey here. Drawing a list of both popular and less popular places to visit during my 2.5-month stay here, I stumbled upon Arezzo. Full disclosure, while Arezzo is a very nice little town to visit, if…
It is a rainy Wednesday here in Florence, and the grey sky and raindrops could not mirror my mood more. Last week I got the dreaded text that my Great Aunt had suffered from what was said to be a minor stroke. As more messages began to circulate, I came to learn that the stroke…
For January, the weather in Florence has been very generous. I can put on a light jacket with a light scarf and I am ready to go for a day of exploring. With another beautiful weekend forecasted, I’d like to share a nice leisurely way to spend a beautiful day in Firenze. Last Saturday, I…