A pattern, as defined by trusty Wikipedia, is a discernible regularity in the world or in a manmade design. With so many kinds of patterns out there in the world, I found it difficult to narrow down which one to write about … Read the rest→
Last week we looked at everyone’s preference for being either stunningly gorgeous yet disgustingly smelly, or looking hideous but possessing an odor that would be delightfully enticing to others. Another landslide victory was found amongst the unattractive, yet great smelling crowd. … Read the rest→
Instead of going on a train ride to Ostia Antica (which you can read more about here), an archaeological site that is said to rival that of Pompeii, we decided a better way to end our amazing Italian adventures was to make peace with … Read the rest→
When you think of Rome, many images spring to mind: magnificent ancient ruins, glorious artwork, and winding cobblestone streets leading you past gelaterias and cafes tucked into niches and corners of centuries old buildings. And then there’s the Vatican and … Read the rest→
After a fun-filled day exploring the Colosseum and the Roman Forum (which you can read more about here), Mappy and I decided to take the next morning at a more leisurely pace. We decided to see a different side of … Read the rest→
Joe: …why don’t you take a little time for yourself? Ann: Maybe another hour. Joe: Live dangerously. Take the whole day. Ann: I could do some of the things I’ve always wanted to. Joe: Like what? Ann: Oh, you can’t … Read the rest→
Continuing on with our Italian adventure, Mappy and I boarded the shortest – and only – train from Siena to Orvieto, a small town in the Umbria region of Italy. This would not have been such a big deal if … Read the rest→
On our second full day in Siena (you can read about the first day here), Mappy and I explored more of Siena during the day, taking in the festive air coursing through all of the contrade over the upcoming Palio. … Read the rest→
We arrived at our next destination in the early evening after a leisurely day lounging about in the piazza of Vernazza (you can read more about Vernazza and the Cinque Terre here). We were sad to leave our tranquil spot by … Read the rest→
Our Italian adventures continued as we left Florence (which you can read about here and here) and headed west by train to the Italian seaside: the Cinque Terre. The five lands (translation of Cinque Terre – pronounced CHINK-weh TAY-reh) seem … Read the rest→
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