Tag: italy
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Exploring Oregon’s Wine Country
If you think about wine in the US your mind immediately goes to Sonoma, the Russian River…CALIFORNIA. And while some wineries pop up around the country, few have the prestige and influence as those California wines. As an admitted snob, I generally prefer European wines, largely as a reminder of some trip I was on. […]
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Venice Travel Tips
Venice is one of those places one dreams about visiting. It’s a bucket list destination full of legends, art, myths and plenty to explore! If you are heading to Venice, here are a few things to remember before you hit the road…. I mean lagoon. There are no cars allowed on Venice. No cars. This […]
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Visiting Cinque Terre
Located on the west coast of Italy, a part of the Italian Riviera is the ever increasingly popular National Park of Cinque Terre. Millions visit the area every year from Florence and Rome, making it a top destination for travelers. The appeal of The “five lands” is its sweeping landscapes, rich views, and unique adventures. […]
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Memories of Chianti
Today, I share a little video on the PERFECT Day in Chianti and where you should head on your next journey to Tuscany.
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Day Trips – to go or not to go?
There are times in life where preconceived notions have to be put to the test and nothing has challenged me more than the subject of day trips (in regards to travel anyway). Well before I started venturing into the world on my own I had in my head that the best way to travel was […]
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Seven Wonders of the World
The “new” Seven Wonders of the World are not exactly “new” in any sense of the world. In fact the list makes up wonders and beautiful creations from cultures and peoples in the past. Which maybe makes them more impressive and engaging than if it were a list of mega stadiums and mansions from today. […]
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Travel Hacks No One Actually Tells You
It’s easy to become fearful or intimidated by new experiences. Yet the whole point of travel is to do something different. Meaning: try the escargot, dive off a cliff, kiss the stranger in the club and try the scorpion tequila.
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Faces of Italy, Part II- Calcio Storica
This photo essay explores the traditional clothing and roles of individuals in the parade that precludes Calcio Storico in Florence, Italy on St. John the Baptist’s Feast Day in June 2013. This is part II of my Faces of Italy series. Please visit part I, Faces of Italy.
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Faces of Italy
In the summer of 2013 I decided to do my study abroad in Italy, and more specifically in Florence. As a person deeply intrigued by history and the art and changes of the Italian Renaissance there was really no better city in the world I could pick to live in for six weeks. So I […]
