Italy

Best of Italy in Photos

Posted by on Sep 25, 2013 in Italy, Photos/Video | 1 comment

Best of Italy in Photos

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Exotic Eats: Italy

Posted by on Sep 25, 2013 in Exotic Eats, Italy | 2 comments

Exotic Eats: Italy

For most of my “Exotic Eats” entries, I have focused my writing on one or two unique and memorable dishes that I encounter in a country or region.  Unfortunately my recent tour through Northern Italy confirmed the rumor that the food in the south is better than the north.  While I did have some delicious meals on our trip, there is not one dish that stands out. So instead, I have decided to compile a short list of things that my recent time in Italy has made me appreciate about Italian cuisine.

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Lake Como: La Bella Vita

Posted by on Sep 20, 2013 in Featured, Italy | 6 comments

Lake Como: La Bella Vita

Even though I had never traveled to Lake Como, I (for some reason) thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect: nice scenery, luxury villas, ritzy towns, and George Clooney.  While I didn’t see George (enormous yet unsurprising disappointment), I was excited to see that the area’s beauty far surpassed my expectations and it was much more affordable and approachable than I had anticipated!  Lake Como was jam packed with quaint towns and postcard pretty views.

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Party in Portofino

Posted by on Sep 18, 2013 in Featured, Italy | 6 comments

Party in Portofino

This post should be titled “Thank you Ali and Zach for getting married in Italy.”  Yes, due to the union of two of my good friends, I was able to trade my dri-fit t-shirts and shared-bathroom guesthouses for cocktail dresses and 5-star accommodations.  I felt like I was on a luxury vacation within my year of long term travel.  It….was…..AWESOME!

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Pitstop in Piedmont

Posted by on Sep 17, 2013 in Featured, Italy | 7 comments

Pitstop in Piedmont

I LOVE ITALY. Simple as that. The people, the culture, the landscape, and, of course, the food. Maybe it’s because I grew up with a strong Italian family influence. Or maybe it’s because one of our most memorable vacations was a trip to Rome, Siena, Florence and Cinque Terre in 2010. Italy and everything Italian affects me. So I shouldn’t be surprised that a detour to Northern Italy’s wine region did the same. 

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