I’m hiking the Andes in July (I know, tough life), and I recently realized that it was time to get back into shape again after months of treating myself to the delicious pizza and pastas here in Italy—plus a tour through the Balkans did not exactly make me lose my appetite. Getting in shape in […]
Travel Tips
Tips and Tricks for Cinque Terre
I was in Cinque Terre only a few weeks ago, and as the season for beach weather gets closer and closer, a few of my friends have suggested that I write some tips about what to see and do there. Though it may seem pretty obvious (there’s the ocean and gelato—need I say more?) the […]
Avoid the Scams in Rome: Tips and Tricks
I was in Rome last week, and I was amazed to remember how many ways there are to get taken advantage of in the city. Rome is the “Eternal City,” but it’s also one of the best places to get scammed if you are not careful. With so many tourists going in and out of […]