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 […]
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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 […]
5 Italian Desserts You Must Try
I’m usually not a sweets person (I prefer a large plate of pasta to the accompanying torta), but lately I have been in sweets mode. It must be the month of February in general and the holiday or Carnival. I’ve been thinking about which Italian desserts are my favorite and which I would recommend […]