Category: Europe
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Rome wasn’t built in a day…
But we tried to see it in one. My mom felt that she might not return to Italy so Rome became a must on her list. I planned an itinerary that brought us to some of the most visited landmarks. My mom participated in the local coin toss at Trevi Fountain, and bought rosary beads…
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Barcelona Through New, Yet Older Eyes
“It’s…like…in your face amazing. Wow!”: My mom’s first words when we got out of the metro station at Passeig de Gracia. I had just pointed out Casa Batllo was directly across the street and it blew her away. She said she imagined Gaudi’s architecture to be tucked away, maybe more like a garden or museum…
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LonSum 2.0 Aug: Tutoring Teachers & Away to Almhult, Sweden
I should mention that the past events in June and July have occurred in the summer season, but with my new job, this means that summer isn’t really a time for full-on vacation. It’s actually the busiest time of the year for teacher trainers because we are welcoming in new cohorts of trainees to summer…
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Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is so comfortable with tourists that it’s easy to navigate the city in English or Spanish, as a first time visitor, veteran fan, wanderer or serious sight-seeker. No matter the style of travel you prefer, I think a person can learn a lot with days away from their regular routine. Here are some Barca…
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Get Lost in Venice
When friends suggested “getting lost is the best” when in Venice, I was skeptical. I pressed further in my texts asking where should we get lost? when should we get lost? They couldn’t give specifics. They forgot the names of restaurants. Everyone’s testimony was that Venice was just a wonderful place to wander. After our trip,…
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