Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti, Fondamenta della Toletta 1169\abc, 30123 Venezia, Italy Without reservations, we scored the last table of the night in this cozy romantic osteria. The ambiance, food, and service were wonderful. I asked what a typical Venetian dish would include and our waiter suggested the pasta with the […]
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Piazza San Marco Also known as St Mark’s Square, this is one of the top attractions in the city. There are a number of remarkable buildings here including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile, Doges Palace, and the Clock Tower. Best to get here early as the crowds start rolling in […]
Scala Contarini del Bovolo, S. Marco, 4301, 30124 Venezia, Italy You want to get a great view of the city, but shutter at the thought of the crowds and lines you’ll find near the St Mark’s Campanile. What if I told you there was an alternative, if you are feeling […]
Flying by the seat of our pants, we popped into Termini Station in Rome and bought the earliest roundtrip train tickets to Florence. The trip was approximately an hour and thirty minutes (each way), $47 (each way), and absolutely worth it. The train was comfortable and the scenery was top […]
Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma, Italy One of the best preserved ancient Roman structures, building began under the Emperor Augustus. The dome is one of the largest unreinforced and the oculus at the center provides the main source of light within, with a reverse sundial effect. Piazza Navona, Piazza […]
Sapori e Delizie, Via Giovanni Lanza, 102, 00184 Roma, Italy Pizza is a part of my personal identity, as well as it is of Italy’s. I grew up in the Bronx and the guys at the pizza shop I’ve been going to since birth are basically a part of my […]
Torre Argentina Roman Cat Sanctuary, Via di Torre Argentina, 1, 00186 Roma, Italy One of the hardest things about travel for me is leaving my best feline pal at home, Sassy cat. As the crazy cat lady (or gattare in Italian) that I am, I’ve really enjoyed cat sanctuaries all […]
One of the seven wonders of the world, the Colosseum is the sight to see in Rome…for everyone. You can imagine what that means, lines and crowds. Don’t fret, heed this pro tip: purchase your ticket at the Palatine Hill ticket booth, right across the way from the line cued […]
I didn’t take a picture of the exterior, Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada [Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 14, 00186 Roma, Italy] was nondescript in a quiet alleyway. I can’t really remember anything special about the décor inside. There were so many things that aggravated us about this place, at first. It […]
Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263-267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands Everyday in Amsterdam we walked past the Westerkerk bell tower, one of the few physical landmarks of the city because it stands high above all else. When the bells would ring I’d find goosebumps on my arms, knowing I was hearing […]
Walking around the streets of Amsterdam can sometimes feel like you’re in a park on account of the many magical waterways and wildlife sightings. The herons, coots, and grebes (just to name a few) were plentiful and enough to delight birdwatchers navigating through the city. This is just a part […]
The coffeeshops aren’t selling you java and the girls in the window that say they love you just want your money. You’re in De Wallen, Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District. Even if you aren’t participating in the scandalous activities, it’s really interesting to walk through the district anthropologically, especially during […]
The Smallest House, Oude Hoogstraat 22, Amsterdam Tea in the smallest house in Amsterdam? Yes please. We walked in to the skinny building, 6ft 7in wide and 16ft 4in deep, the smallest self-contained house in the city built in 1738. Inside is only mildly claustrophobic, but so worth visiting. The […]
Restaurant Blauw, Amstelveenseweg 158-160, 1075 XN Amsterdam, Netherlands If you only had one night in Amsterdam I would absolutely point you in this direction for dinner. Blauw was one of the best culinary encounters I have had, hands down. Reservations are a must. The scene is trendy, yet comfortable and […]
The Snacks: Raw Herring aka Hollandse Nieuwe A traditional dish and one my grandfather used to love, I knew I had to try the herring. I was nervous, as I always am for some reason before putting a hunk of raw fish in my mouth, especially not disguised in rice […]