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Discovering Spello: Umbria’s best-kept secret
What makes an Italian hill town so charming? It might be the narrow cobblestone streets that wind aimlessly, leading you to doors that you KNOW have stories behind them. It might be the mysterious quiet during the middle of the day, as everyone has retreated for a midday nap. It might be how easily … Continue reading
Beauty among ruins: visiting Sukhothai, Thailand
Thailand conjures up visions of bustling Bangkok, rural Chiang Mai, and the untouched beaches of Kho Phi Phi. We were lucky enough to experience each of these typical Thai vacation spots on our trip, and while all were fabulous, none were as forgettable as our off-the-beaten-path trek to Sukhothai. Visiting this beautiful, eerie city of … Continue reading
Discovering Lecce
It is amazing how many incredible places in Italy are still seemingly untouched by mass tourism. Like my husband always says, “for every San Gimignano there are a thousand other Italian hill towns.” It took months of travel in Italia to believe him, but after seeing quite a few charming, off-the-radar locations, it is safe … Continue reading
Photo essay: a walk through the flea markets of Palermo in Buenos Aires
When we arrived in Buenos Aires for our six month stay, it was spring. I will never forget how wonderful our terrace smelled from the fragrant orange blossoms, how clean and fresh everything was, and how everything seemed new, exciting, and inspiring. I found inspiration in every brass knocker of every old doorway, window displays, … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Church in Portofino, Italy
We took a hike from Portofino to Santa Margherita the other day, and I snapped this shot as we started the trek back. I can’t get enough of the striped marble that is so popular in Liguria and Florence!
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A picture truly is worth a thousands words… I can’t think of a single one to sum up this photo and all the things it makes me feel. Photo taken in Assisi, Italy during the yearly Calendimaggio festival.
Photo of the day: “The David”
What is there to say about this iconic piece of marble that hasn’t been said before? A statue that has become such a symbol of art, the Renaissance and Florence isn’t something you casually describe. Words fail even the best art history student, and they certainly fail this girl who just writes about food and … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Buon giorno from Roma!
I wish I had more time to write a proper post about our first day in Rome, but I’ll leave you with this photo and a promise of a few lengthy posts later about our stay here! Working fervently on completing my list of “Must Try Roman Dishes” (already knocked three out in one day!) … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Iguazu Falls
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but we’d need a few more photos to even begin to describe the beauty, intensity, and massive scale of Iguazu Falls. We were speechless when we laid eyes on the first of its over 200 falls, and still are.