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Papyrus making in Sicily

Less than an hour from Catania’s international airport in Sicily is one of my favorite towns in the world, Ortigia. …

Vespa in Florence, Italy

I spotted this vespa with a cracked windshield in Florence and it captivated me.  I wanted to know the story. …

Glasgow Botanic Garden, Scotland

Glasgow’s west end is only a couple miles from George Square, but in some ways it’s a world away.  Here,…

Paprika chips

Paprika Chips One of my favorite things about travel is discovering new foods.  Everywhere little town or region in Europe…

Citrus in Sicily

The exact dates vary, but the Arabs are known to have introduced citrus to Sicily about 1,000 years ago.  The…

Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy

Torino’s Piazza Castello really goes all out for Christmas.  There’s a massive cone of spectacularly colored lights that create a…

Christmas in Turin, Italy

It’s Christmas day in Torino, Italy.  Nothing is open, not even the little coffee shop where we get a shot…

Bicerin, the famous coffee drink of Turin, Italy

If you visit Turin (Torino), Italy, you’re sure to hear about their famous beverage, Bicerin.  First made in the 18th…

Currywurst, Berlin

Currywurst might be the most popular fast food in Berlin.  It’s cheap, it’s filling, and it’s delicious. Currywurst stands are…

Attempting to order Irish coffee in Berlin

Me: Can I have an Irish coffee? Bartender: We don’t have that. Me: Do you have coffee? Bartender: Yes. Me:…