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New Year’s Eve & red underwear
If you’re in Italy for New Year’s Eve, be sure to wear this specifically colored undergarment. New Year’s Eve All…
How the Grinch avoided prison
“Have you been looking for a job?” When Mr. G. didn’t answer, I kept looking him in the eye, saying…
The (probably untrue) legend of Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Puttanesca translates literally to “prostitute.” So, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is “pasta in the style of a prostitute.” That couldn’t be…
Chocolate Hazelnut-the famous flavor of Turin
Chocolate and hazelnuts seems like a match made in heaven. But it took a war to bring them together Chocolate…
The best viewpoint in Lisbon
When your city lies on seven hills you’ve got lots of great views. This one is my favorite in Lisbon…
Don’t travel like a local
Every TV travel show and guidebook tells you “be a local” when you go on vacation. But, is that really…
The “R.E.M. Trestle”
The most iconic image of the 80’s Athens music scene is the Georgia Railroad Trestle that graced the back cover…
Halloween in Italy
Our notion of Halloween in the U.S., children in costumes going door to door for candy, originates in Scotland and…
The Best Pizza in Naples
Naples is known as the birthplace of pizza. But, there’s more than just classic Neapolitan pizza in the Città del…
Portugal needs to update their high speed train network
Portugal has an efficient transportation network of light rail, bus, metro, and ferry. But, their high speed train system lags…