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Category Archives: Europe Adventure 2012
Roma
One Friday, I took a train from Milan to Rome to spend 36 hours in the Eternal City. To be completely honest, I spent a bit of time finding somewhere that felt right in Rome. As a tourist I understand … Continue reading
Posted in advice, bread, entree, Europe Adventure 2012, pasta, photos, restaurant review, vegetarian
Tagged food, Gastronomia Volpetti, outdoor markets, photos, Rome, Testaccio, Trattoria Checchino dal 1887, travel
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Milano
Imagine this: one morning, a sweet blonde girl wakes you up by nudging you gently and placing a buttery pastry filled with Nutella in front of your face. How do you respond to a gesture like that, other than gazing … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, Europe Adventure 2012, pasta, photos
Tagged chocolate, coffee, Duomo, gelato, Italian food, Italy, Milan, Milano, nutella, photos, travel tips
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London
In the moments before I boarded my flight to London, I wrote the following in my travel journal: “I’m spending a week in London and Italy, then a month in Paris, and if I’m being completely honest, I’m terrified. Excited, … Continue reading
Posted in advice, Europe Adventure 2012, my life, photos
Tagged Banksy, London, Portobello Market, The Breakfast Club, travel tips, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
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