An American spending 10 days in Japan with 15 Italian strangers; what could possibly happen?
Japan is definitely unlike any place I had ever been before. It was an entirely new experience being there, and some things definitely stood out about the culture and the country.
There is nothing quite as quintessentially Italian as the aperitivo. It is a common belief that the aperitivo is the same as Happy Hour, but, this could not be further from the truth. What is the aperitivo, and more importantly, why do I miss it so much?
There is an incredibly effective way to learn and acquire a foreign language. It’s right in front of you, and is actually how you learned your native language. But how did you do it?
Alcohol plays a large role in both American and Italian cultures, though the ways in which we consume it differ. Furthermore, there is a massive difference in the quantities that each culture consumes. What are these differences and why do they exist?
18 miles of blood, sweat, tears and granite (possible exaggeration). What exactly entails a trip to the summit of Half Dome? Here’s my tale.
The women, the bars, the aperitivo, the women….here’s a collection of things I miss most about Italy!
Foreigners coming to the United States for the first time are sure to experience a bit of culture shock. Here are 8 things to know before coming here for the first time to help with the cultural surprise!
The myth that Americans don’t travel outside of the United States isn’t really a myth afterall. But why?
Traveling changes people. In my opinion, this is one of the main allures of travel: change. Traveling allows us to leave not only our homes and routines but also our comfort zones and experience new places, foods, people, and cultures. This was one of the things I was looking most forward to before my stay in Italy. That is, throwing …