Today, 2015 comes to a close and to be honest with you, these past 364 days have been nothing short of a blur. I was having a minor panic attack that I didn’t do nearly the amount of things that I had wanted to get done this year, like blogging more, traveling to more new… Continue reading Reflecting on 2015
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National Negroni Week
Happy National Negroni Week! This perfect afternoon aperitif is made up of one part gin, one part vermouth rosso and one part Campari, topped off with a twist of orange peel. A Negroni is usually served on the rocks in an old fashion glass. While traveling through Italy, especially in Florence and Venice, it became almost… Continue reading National Negroni Week
The Faces of Carnival
Around every corner, standing on bridges, next to columns or just alone in the middle of St. Mark’s Square, the faces of Carnival posed for photograph after photograph. Sequins, feathers and yards of fabric made up some of the most beautiful displays which in turn made up some of the most dramatic scenes of the… Continue reading The Faces of Carnival
An Italian Love Affair
With a few days at home and a little less jet lag, I’ve started to go through the thousands of photographs we took on the trip and realized how special our adventure was. The whole trip was centered around the Carnivale in Venice, something I have always wanted to experience, and the timing of the… Continue reading An Italian Love Affair
Return to Italy
In four short months, I will be returning to Italy, not only for a little time away but also for a birthday celebration. It has always been one of my bucket list items to go to the Carnivale in Venice during February. Being able to wander around through the twists and turns of cobbled streets,… Continue reading Return to Italy