During my most recent visit to Italy, we briefly stopped in Florence on our way to visit the somewhat disappointing Cinque Terre. I had visited Florence once before many years ago with my best friend, and to be honest, we didn't love it back then. We were on quick trip, just 3 nights in each city, a typical American run through a country. Rome had been exciting- a crazy … [Read more...]
Cinque Terre: A Bucket List Letdown
During a recent visit with a friend, the two of us found out he had some unplanned days off that we could take advantage of together. We tried to decide where and how to best spend them. Athens, Tanzania, Crete -- all my ideas were shot down because he doesn't like to repeat destinations. Finally, I remembered a previous conversation we'd had. Although we've both visited … [Read more...]
Charcuterie Showdown-
"I found this restaurant with a charcuterie plate that will change your life," I told my friend. "I know one that's better," he replied. And so it was on. During our recent visit to Italy, I arrived in Pisa several days ahead of my friend. Neither of us had visited this particular city before, so I decided to wait on him to start sightseeing. Without much else to do, I … [Read more...]
