Why, oh why, did it take me so long to visit Nice, France: They say it is meant to be the rainiest winter in many years. Who “they” are and how “they” know is a bit of a mystery, but I have repeated and believed this rumor myself. All this talk of rain makes me […]
I arrived in Porto around 5 pm on a rainy Sunday and I fell in love. Porto needs a bit of lovin’, because overall it is crumbling. Gorgeous tiled facades are falling into decay. However, if you give it a bit of chance, it is an easy city, which is what I wanted on my […]
Today is the first day of my sabbatical. Or, at least, that is what I have taken to calling it. Three months of flexibility, exploration, and re-connecting after 5 years away from home. I plan to make good use of the time, and write more about my Rome. But first I have a few things […]
Other than a food tour, we had zero hard commitments on our Berlin itinerary. This left of plenty of time to explore East Berlin, and hang out in Mitte in particular. The backyard alleyways would be perfect for a beer in summer, but still seemed festive in winter against grey skies. The street art and […]
I like things, but I definitely like places more. For Christmas, I was thrilled to be gifted with a trip to Berlin- a city we have long wanted to explore. I like exploring, but I like eating more. (It is one in the same, right?) I think food is one of the past ways to […]
Before I left, we left. Rome can be a fantastic city to live, but just like anywhere, it’s good to get out. We needed a break from the distractions of daily life. The work emails, the over-committments, the stuff… oh god, how did we end up with so much STUFF? Before two months apart, we […]
Breakfast Eggs Benedict at Le Coq & Le Burg Cute interior serving, as the name suggests, eggs and hamburgers. Lunch The best meal of the trip was at Café de l’Academia. For 10 euro you can sidle up to the bar for a salad, the plate of the day and dessert. If you […]
I can’t wait to go back.
