Chiavari with La Famiglia
A friend from Milan offered to take me along to visit his family in the Italian Riviera village of Chiavari to experience a ‘real’ Italian beach holiday. How could i refuse such a generous offer? We stayed with my…
Bellagio and the Como Lake, by Motorcycle
If anyone ever offers to take you on a motorcycle trip from Milan to Bellagio, i assure you, the only reasonable answer is a resounding YES.
Almost Local in Milan
Italians can be incredibly hospitable people. I recently met a group of friends at a festival here, and upon discovering we were all heading to Boom Festival in Portugal soon, they offered to host me with them in Milan until…
Tuscany: Wine and Castles
It’s just like i always imagined it would be – fine wine, fountains, begonia-filled window boxes overlooking narrow cobblestone streets, and lush green vistas dotted with hand-built castles. Oh, Tuscania, i am enamored. I only wish i could stay longer. Dinner…
When in Rome (For the First Time)
Italy, i have arrived! Or, as Caesar said, Veni! I just landed in the historic city of Rome for a short stop on my way to the upcoming Sonica festival. My first interactive experience here was an attempted ripoff by…
Getting (Just Barely) Acquainted with Frankfurt, Germany
I had a brief layover in Frankfurt, so i decided to make a short stay of it. I didn’t see any sights or nightlife, i just wandered around the neighborhood near where i was staying.
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