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Talking about Champagne
Everybody knows that celebratory sound of the popping of a Champagne cork. It’s one of those things that whenever you hear it, you automatically envision lots of tiny bubbles, the cling-cling sound of Champagne glasses, and smiles and laughter somewhere nearby. But one thing that many people do not know is that not every bubbly is Champagne…
Burgundy, France
France is by far one of my favorite places to be, with Paris probably being my favorite city in the entire world. There’s a certain elegance about the culture, people, fashion, art, cuisine, and language that I find myself having a strong connection with. Architecture, both new and old is…
Villefranche-sur-Mer
After Italy, I visited the French side of the Riviera, in the city of Nice. My favorite stop was the small town of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
The Italian Riviera. Que Bella!
Here, I’m spending a lovely day in the towns of Santa Margherita and Portofino.
Wine Tasting in Tuscany
uscany is without question one of the most seductive destinations in Italy. The castles, rolling hills, winding roads, beautiful sunsets, amazing cuisine…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend time here? The people are friendly and welcoming and the wine….oooooh, the wine is absolutely exceptional! On a quest to discover the great wines that Italy has…
Sports Time
Sporting events here are HUGE. Imagine an entire country behind one team. The energy is overwhelming. One really fun way to mingle with the locals is by going to a local venue to watch the game. Places everywhere are packed! Tonight was the football (soccer) match between Italy and Spain.
More of Milano
Today was mostly spent in the city centre of Milano. One of the things I quickly noticed about the city is how culturally diverse it is. There are people from all over the globe here and a nice mix of age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and religions it seems like. I remember hearing before I left(…)
Day Trip to Lago Como, Bellagio, and Varenna
Today was a day trip to Lago (Lake) Como and surrounding areas. It’s about an hour north of Milan by train. Once in Como, one can easily reach nearby towns such as Lecco, Varenna, and Bellagio by ferry.
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