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…
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…
