Cappuccino and Other Italian Firsts in Italy I had my first sip of a hot, frothy cappuccino in Italy thanks to two guys from the Bronx. And along the way to that cappuccino, I also experienced a few other Italian firsts. My friend Cee and I were sitting in a little alcove … [Read more...]
One Day in Capri, Italy
One Day in a City Itinerary: Capri, Italy What to See and Do When Short on Time Visiting the Island of Capri You don’t have to be a jet setting millionaire to fall head over heels in love with Capri. The island, a short ferry away from Naples and the beautiful Amalfi … [Read more...]
Know Your Hostel Rules
One Day in Italy, This Happened... I roll over noisily in the surprisingly empty 16-person dorm room. “I think we’re losers,” I say to my friend Cee, who is reading in the bunk below. She laughs. “Apparently going to bed early wasn’t the best decision,” she says. I … [Read more...]
One Day in Boston, Massachusetts
One Day in a City Itinerary: Boston, Massachusetts One of the things I love about Europe is the centuries of history that is seeping out of every corner. Boston is one of the few American cities that I get that same vibe from, and it's easy to discover that history, even … [Read more...]
A Crazy Donkey Ride in Santorini
One Day in Santorini, Greece This Happened... Want to ride a donkey in Santorini? Make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. (Intro note from author: This is a narrative account of my experience riding a donkey in Santorini, which I do NOT recommend doing and … [Read more...]