Travel Makes Us Better Humans Travel tends to make us better people all around. It helps us break down barriers and build bridges of understanding between our own culture and others. You’re less likely to be prejudice of people once…
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For years my in-laws have been harassing us about having a baby. “If you didn’t want children, why did you even get married?” They asked. So, when we found out that I was “expecting,” F was super excited to tell…
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I used to think that I was pretty good at learning languages because it seemed easy enough to pick up words here and there on my travels or remember Farsi that my dad taught me. However, it turned into a…
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Growing up, I was obsessed with getting out of the U.S. to see the world. I couldn’t wait to get on a plane and go somewhere that I thought of as exotic and cultured. And I totally took the U.S.…
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Growing up, I couldn’t wait to get out of Utah. So when I finally moved to Italy in my twenties it was new, exciting, and fun. After a while though, I started to become anxious and resentful. Homesickness sucks. Sometimes…
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First things first, I’m pregnant! WHAAAAAAT!? I know. It’s crazy. I also cannot believe that the universe is giving me of all people a baby. The little one will make its appearance in January according to my OBGYN. So, until…
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The governing force of the Italian people isn’t the Pope or the actual government. No, it’s a social norm that dictates how to dress, host, and behave in public and in social interactions called Bella Figura. Bella Figura literally means,…
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Today, I’ve got something special for ya’ll, a guest post from my friend, Sarah. Sarah has been a friend and as a freelance graphic designer, we’ve worked together a lot in the past couple of years now. She’s a free-spirited…
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I’ve written about this before but I get a lot of questions asking for travel tips so here’s an updated post on how I personally survive long trips. I’m a wuss. I truly hate to be uncomfortable so much so…
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One of the most frequently asked questions I get on this blog is, “how do I blend in on my trip to Italy?” Traveling somewhere with a reputation for fashion can be a little intimidating for a lot of people.…