Movies/TV Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy available on CNN, Hulu, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. This show premiered in early 2021 on CNN. Each episode highlights the food of a specific region of Italy. It’s a perfect combination of travel inspiration, cultural background, history, and food porn. There are two seasons of this incredible show, and despite winning an Emmy, CNN recently canceled the series. I’…
Like most avid travelers, I’ve been obsessed with checking the daily news about border re-openings, quarantine restrictions, and the delta variant. In April, I found a great deal on business class seats to Italy in late August, and I jumped on them. The Italian border wasn’t even open and we weren’t vaccinated at the time, but I couldn’t resist. Luckily, the…
Carefully planning a vacation can be the difference between a good trip and the trip of a lifetime. Rather than taking on this important task on your own, let me help. I’ve been visiting and studying Italy for nearly 20 years. I’ve experienced every range of the Italian travel spectrum from backpacking and hostels to flying first class and staying in luxurious accommodations. With my first…
Italians love their coffee, and they have very strict guidelines about when it is appropriate to drink different types depending on the time of day. In fact, according to research by the Milan Chamber of Commerce, Italians drink up to 4 coffees a day on average! I don’t drink coffee on a regular basis, except for when I’m in Italy, when I drink it daily and…
When it comes to packing, these are the tried and true items that make it into every suitcase: Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray (available in travel size) I use this lightweight moisturizer daily under my make-up. It’s oil-free and provides a refreshing burst of moisture to dry or tired skin. Moroccan Oil Treatment (available in travel size) I love working a bit of this evaporative oil…
Who knew that a simple piece of paper looking like an oversized business card could bring me so much joy and hope for the future? I’ve suffered from asthma since I was a kid, and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been terrified of getting COVID-19. After anxiously waiting for my number to be called for months, I finally received my…
