With the buses, trains, and subways finally behind me, I emerged from the station onto Via Ottaviano, a wide pedestrian artery that funnels tourists straight toward St. Peter’s Square. My friend Geoffrey had introduced me to Mateo through WhatsApp, and I’d arranged a six‑night stay at his family’s B&B, the Vatican Eagle, conveniently tucked beside … Continue reading 3 Agosto 2026 Roman Holiday
Category: Journey Blog
27 Luglio 2026 A Florence Renaissance
Walking from the train station to my hotel upon my arrival to Florence, while hot was not too bad. By now I am used to navigating Italian cities and this walk was as straight forward as they come. Crossing the bridge over the Arno river and seeing the center of Florence in the distance was exhilarating. … Continue reading 27 Luglio 2026 A Florence Renaissance
22 Luglio 2026 Marina de Cienia, Under a Tuscan Sun
Pulling into Cecina station was a sweet end to a long, drawn‑out travel day, but the Italian travel gods were not done with me yet. Checking Google Maps, my walk to the hotel was 12 minutes, no problem, but updating several minutes into the walk revealed 20 minutes remaining. While it was a straight shot, … Continue reading 22 Luglio 2026 Marina de Cienia, Under a Tuscan Sun
16 Luglio 2026 In the Style of Milan
Arriving in Milan, Rogoredo train station for what I was informed by AI would be an easy twenty- minute walk to my next flat was disproved by Google Maps upon my arrival. A subway ride was now in play and I arrived in my new neighborhood within minutes. The neighborhood of Porta Nuova is about … Continue reading 16 Luglio 2026 In the Style of Milan
12 Luglio 2026 Verona, Old World Style
Verona wasn’t a last‑minute addition to my itinerary, but it was chosen later in the planning and after visiting, I’m glad I made the choice. Italy, and Europe as a whole, overflow with history, yet Verona carries its own distinct character. The town somewhat revolves around the Verona Arena, one of the best‑preserved amphitheaters of … Continue reading 12 Luglio 2026 Verona, Old World Style
7 Luglio 2026 Venice & Lido. Adding a Little Spice
Having gotten my bearings on Lido the day I arrived, I woke up around 7 a.m. and headed out to walk the beach before the heat set in. Only a few others had the same idea, and we shared the shoreline with tractor crews smoothing the sand before the beach clubs set up their chairs … Continue reading 7 Luglio 2026 Venice & Lido. Adding a Little Spice
6, Giugno 2026 Planting Foot on Soil
The tongue is not native as nor are the traditions. A culture as unbeknownst to me and yet I welcome it to embrace and coddle me as its son. The people are a mélange of cultures blended from north and south, from varied Mediterranean regions to Africa, from American wanderers to European vacationers, all moving … Continue reading 6, Giugno 2026 Planting Foot on Soil
June 1 2026 The Journey Begins.
This summer I’m heading to Italy for nearly three months — part heritage trip, part reset, part long‑overdue adventure. I’ll be moving from coastlines to hill towns, trains to rental cars, beaches to ancestral streets, collecting whatever thoughts, photos, and moments feel worth saving along the way. This blog is where I’ll keep it all … Continue reading June 1 2026 The Journey Begins.
May 18, 2026 Happy Birthday to me
My 60th birthday has passed as it melded with my last day of work for a few months and now begins the two-week countdown to my departure to Italy. The house has become a shell of empty rooms and echoes. My birthday bon voyage party is this weekend with family and close friends and then … Continue reading May 18, 2026 Happy Birthday to me
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