Sometime in 2020, a friend of mine had the crazy idea of walking 50 km to raise money for cancer research in memory of a friend of hers that had passed away from Leukemia the previous year. I decided to join her in honor of all those who had been affected by it. The list … Continue reading Appia Antica
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Wild Abruzzo
One of the great things about living in Rome is the diverse landscape all within two hours from the center. From sandy beaches to volcanic lakes, rolling hills and thermal baths, peaceful countryside and historic medieval hilltop villages to finally rugged mountains and wild national parks. These last ones to be found in neighboring Abruzzo, … Continue reading Wild Abruzzo
Not all who wander are lost
A friend of mine quoted this famous line from J.R.R. Tolkien to me years ago when I was traveling in NYC. I really did feel lost at the time though and like I was wandering with no direction, though I did have a purpose. This was back when I knew I had to make some … Continue reading Not all who wander are lost
Sicily: The North Coast
Lipari Sicily is hands down one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. A small island that at first glance appears to be easy to explore on one trip, yet so vast in natural features, historical value, and cultural characteristics that I believe it’s better to divide the island up into sections and focus on … Continue reading Sicily: The North Coast



