2. Text Book Italian

This post – ‘2. Text Book Italian’ is the second part of a three part memoir from my first solo trip to Italy as a 23 year-old back in 2003. If you missed part 1 (Titled: Beyond The Bubble) click here to read from the Read More …

Mini Gallery: Rome by Night

As the sun sets on a Roman summer night, the medley of eager tour groups dwindle as sight-see-ers rest their weary legs in piazza restaurants and the tranquil streets of Rome begin to glow orange under incandescent lamps. Couples sit on piazza steps, their bare Read More …

1. Beyond the Bubble

I originally wrote this blog 13 years ago in 2003. This is part 1 in a short 3 part memoir on my first solo overseas experience to Italy. The narrative is told from a young, nervous, naive, unexplored and certainly not well-travelled 21-year-old me. I Read More …

Scenes from Polignano a Mare

Today’s featured gallery is ‘Scenes from Polignano a Mare’ in Puglia, Italy. This medieval town is perched precariously on sheer cliff faces that stand tall holding back the bright blue Adriatic sea. Arched castle-like windows stare outward as the towns streets twist and bend through narrow ancient Read More …