A Tale of Traveling in the Time of COVID-19

A Tale of Traveling in the Time of COVID-19

We left for Switzerland at the beginning of March. This is the story of how we got back, the different approaches to public health, and the efforts we took to minimize risk of transmission and infection while traveling.

Sicily East to West: A Road Trip Along Sicily’s Southern Coast

Sicily East to West: A Road Trip Along Sicily’s Southern Coast

From its Baroque cities and ever erupting volcano to its ancient Greek ruins and crystal clear waters, Sicily holds a beauty like no other.  Take a trip down memory lane with Matt and I along Sicily's southern coast.

Traveling with Type 1: A T1D Packing List

Traveling with Type 1: A T1D Packing List

Traveling with type 1 diabetes is not always easy, but with a little extra planning and preparation, you can hopefully avoid most stressful diabetes-related drama on your vacation.

Great London Eats for the Traveling Foodie

Great London Eats for the Traveling Foodie

London now has a burgeoning foodie scene.  Aside from the typical pub grub, a number of hip spots have arisen, making London an interesting destination for the traveling foodie. Here are a few of the top spots we were taken to or advised to go to while on our trip there last week.

50 Italian Lessons

Things I've learned in Italy: 1. Caffe is espresso. At least three a day is normal.  It has magical properties that help you digest. 2. It is easy to ride the bus without a ticket... Until you get caught. 3. Biking to work is acceptable.  Walking is not. 4. Colds are not caused by germs, [...]

A Quick Trip to Tunisia République Tunisienne ØªÙˆÙ†Ø³

A collection of photos from my trip to Tunisia in 2013.       République Tunisienne الجمهورية التونسية, a set on Flickr.

The Italian Experience

Let me tell you a story...  As most of you know, I am teaching high school English in Seriate, Bergamo.  This means my upper-level students are only 2-3 years younger than me.  In my fifth level classes I have been teaching lessons on American politics, which happily coincides with the elections in the US. I [...]