Before all this pandemic nonsense, I went on a group tour in Italy where I had exactly one full day in Florence. First of all, don’t do this. A city like Florence, with its famous history, art, and food, that kind of city deserves at least a few days of your life. It’s the capital … More 7 Travel Tips: How I Made the Most of One Day in Florence, Italy
Congaree National Park is the sort of place that reveals its beauty slowly. On the surface, it’s just a forest, similar to many places in the southern US. But if you stay a while, you begin to understand that Congaree is something different. Beneath its canopy, you walk through the last relic of an ancient … More Congaree National Park: A Short Guide
Asheville, North Carolina. I park on the top floor of a nondescript parking garage. The sun is bright, it feels harsh in the winter breeze. I head across the street and walk through a tall, arched door. The Grove Arcade is a grand space from an age of boundless optimism. Inside, it opens into a … More How I Spent One Day in Asheville (and Why I’m Going Back Soon)
Seven months into the pandemic, I didn’t know what to do. After a summer of backup plans, I really wanted to travel. But, you know, there was a global pandemic still. Where could I go? Would it be safe? Would it even be fun? I took ten days off from work and started working on … More I Went on a Solo Road Trip During the Pandemic
When I visited Venice in 2019, the city was hit with some of the worst flooding it’s ever seen. A lot of the things I expected as a first-time visitor were, well…different. Places closed, plans changed, and my feet ended up getting pretty soggy. But I ended up having a good time anyway in Italy’s … More How to Visit a Flooded Venice During Acqua Alta
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