There are more than 37,000 gelato shops in Italy. That’s a lot of gelato. The problem is, there is real gelato and then there is tourist gelato. With this many gelaterie in the squares and corners of Italy, it’s easy to get lured into buying the fake stuff. But not all gelato is made equal. There are gelato shops […]
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White Water Rafting in Costa Rica
Just three days in and I was already experiencing la pura vida in Costa Rica. I went horseback riding in the countryside and hiked a tropical rainforest. My butt was painfully sore and my shoes didn’t exactly make it home with me from the jungle trek. I was having all these incredible adventures in Costa Rica, the happiest country […]
Love Locks: Romantic or Tacky?
The love lock bridge in Paris went down. Kapoot. Gone. It just collapsed. A five foot piece of art that seems to be all our fault. I visit le Pont des Arts each time I’m in Paris. This is the epicentre of romance in Paris. Where countless proposals, romantic first kisses, and new couples seal their fate. More than 1600 love locks are chained […]
Spending a Day at Gelato University
While living like a local in Bologna Italy I spent a lot of my time eating. After all, Emilia Romagna is the epicentre of Italian food in Italy. This is where bolognese tagliatelle, balsamic vinegar, parmesan, and even gelato originated from. The cheesiest place on earth also happens to be the sweetest. Bologna is home to Gelato University where […]
Hiking a Rainforest in Costa Rica
The day after our horseback riding adventure in Costa Rica, Arienne and I set out to hike the trails of La Marta Wildlife Refuge. This natural reserve is near the Pejibaye town in Cartago and the Atirro, a small river that runs through the northern province. It’s hard to believe some of the land was destroyed by squatters in […]
Bologna in Instagram
Lately I’ve been reminiscing about my travels through Bologna in Emilia Romagna. I miss this part of Italy so much and have never felt more local than in this beautiful city. I could see myself returning very soon and even living here one day, couldn’t you? If you’re planning a trip to Italy I would highly […]