destinations

Why the Medieval Italian Town of Anagni is Worth Your Time

 destinations, Italy   Mar 2, 2017   By

Few attractions line the road from Naples to Rome. There is a palace here, an abbey over there, and then a series of nondescript towns [...]

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Celebrate the New Year in Ferrara, Italy

 destinations, Italy   Feb 22, 2017   By

Fireworks have never been my favorite thing. In fact, the words disappointment and anxiety best sum up my emotions on the subject. I left Barcelona [...]

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11 Thoughts About Driving in Italy

 destinations, Italy   Feb 15, 2017   By

I moved to Italy in early November, and struggled through a mundane first month with no driving options to go anywhere. Then, in mid-December, my [...]

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Moving Pictures – Prague, Czech Republic

 Prague, Czech Republic, destinations   Jan 3, 2017   By

Prague is one of those amazing cities with so much to do, but all condensed into a very manageable area. I was talking with a [...]

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Moving Pictures – Universal Studios, California

 California, destinations   Nov 16, 2016   By

There aren’t a lot of ‘European’ sights in Southern California, but they do have a huge Harry Potter exhibit at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The [...]

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5 Things I Love About Santa Barbara

 destinations, festival, United States, wanderlust   Sep 16, 2016   By

The story of Saint Barbara is a tragic one, if you believe it. Raised by a pagan father, she denounced his beliefs and converted to [...]

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Solvang – Swans and Ugly Ducklings

 destinations, photography, United States   Aug 11, 2016   By

“One evening, just as the sun was setting amid radiant clouds, there came a large flock of beautiful birds out of the bushes. The duckling [...]

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The Euro Food Scene in Santa Barbara

 destinations, food, photography, United States   Aug 5, 2016   By

“To me, a critic is some loser who has no idea… someone with an opinion. We all have opinions. No offense, but what makes them [...]

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