From my experience in Italy, I have concluded that the best way to travel abroad truly is to live with a family or a group…
Author: Penny Lane
Alumni Spotlight on Ashley Bornancin and Traveling Without Fear
I have regretted money spent on clothes, meals and things- not once have a regretted even a single dime spent on travel. The wealth of…
“Alone” in Roma: Hostels, International Friends, No Sleep And My Top 3 Travel Tips
I knew I couldn’t leave Italy without going to Rome. This was a must.
Couture, Chocolate Shoes & Jamaican Bars: My Weekend in Milano
This weekend I had the opportunity to fly to northern Italy to visit my friend, Martina who I had met from some family friends in…
Exploring Catania & Finding My Favorite Saint
My experience in Catania was amazing because I had time to learn about the history and explore on my own time.
Three Lessons in Taormina
It’s not the places you’ll remember, it’s that conversations you had at the cousin’s girlfriend’s dad’s pub.
An Italian New Year’s and a European Resolution
They are ballsy and fearless and I just love it and want to live my life like that.
Day Trip to Noto and Pros & Cons of Traveling Solo Versus with Others
Last week I traveled to the city of Noto with my Italian madre Stefania. It was a beautiful city that comes to life with many…
Cucianando con Stefania – Cooking with an Italian Expert Part 1/5
Me and Stefania at Lisetta’s restaurant- finally Stefania gets a break from cooking! When I was letting fear get to me in Los Angeles and…
5 Things Americans Should Learn from Italians
My goal from the beginning was going to be all about the people and the Italian culture, versus museums and tourists spots.