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The dapper barista steamed the milk with precision, poured the creamy froth over the shot of robust espresso in a rhythmic swaying motion, then slid…
Continue reading → Coffee in Italy: How Tradition Upholds Artistry and High Standards
He wore a collared SS Lazio shirt, tucked beneath his round belly with a sweatband and three pairs of glasses on his head. This wacky…
Continue reading → How Pizza in Rome Will Entice You to Savor Perfection
One October day in Ancient Rome, a shepherd wandered with his flock into the hills of the Apennine Mountains carrying three ingredients: pasta, cheese, and…
The world's smallest country is also home to the Pope. However, not only Catholics make their pilgrimage to the Vatican, but people from around the…
Corralled beneath ornate ceilings in halls of maps and tapestries, the crowded gallery corridors felt like an elegant livestock chute extending the length of a…
Continue reading → Travel Tale: From Overload to Awe in Vatican City
Stunning architecture and sculpted masterpieces, natural regional food and wine—Florence is sure to delight your perspective alongside your tastebuds. No wonder it's such a popular…
Continue reading → Travel Guide: How Florence Inspires a Higher Standard and ‘Slow Tourism’
Today the jewelry and souvenir shops lining the Ponte Vecchio—in medieval stalls once occupied by tanners, farmers, and butchers—are closed until further notice. For several…
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