I’ve lived in Italy for quite a while now, and regrettably I’ve seen a very limited amount of it. I decided to change this by heading south to some warmer weather (it’s been rainy and foggy here in Lucca—an atypical Tuscan spring). Taking the approach that the best trips are usually the least planned, I […]
On the Road
Pros and Cons of Traveling Solo
I’ve been traveling throughout the Balkans over the past few days, and I’m always reminded of the trials and difficulties you can face when traveling alone—and, of course, some of the rewards too. Setting out on adventure on your own can be scary, frustrating, lonely, and can test everything you have when you find yourself […]
Travel or Vacation? Two Different Things
Traveling is a very different thing from taking a vacation. I don’t know about you, but when I usually travel, it’s not to sit on a beach and enjoy myself with pina colada in hand. (Though, take me there. I won’t complain.) It’s another mindset altogether. I was in Cinque Terre this past […]