No one ever said, “I wish I would have packed heavier.” But we often think, “I could have packed better.” Here are some tips, tricks, and insights that might help you pack smarter for our avventura in Italia!
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Filipino Roots and Bamboo Poles: Celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is a month full of celebrations of that honor communities of all kinds: May Day ( a.k.a., International Workers Day or Labour Day) | May 1Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be with You!) | May 4Teacher Appreciation Week | First full week of May, USNational Nurses Day | May 6, USEurope Day | MayContinue reading “Filipino Roots and Bamboo Poles: Celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
World Health Day: A Chance to Get It Right
You probably know that April 7 is World Health Day (#WorldHealthDay), but did you know that this awareness day was started by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been celebrated annually since 1950? Each year, the WHO aims to bring worldwide attention to a particular theme, and this year, it’s “Building a fairer, healthierContinue reading “World Health Day: A Chance to Get It Right”
For Love of Country—Then, Today, Always
Believe it or not, I was supposed to be in Washington, DC today. Several months ago, Sarah Murdoch—founder of The Guide Collective—and I had bought our tickets to Washington, DC, filled with grand intentions. Because we couldn’t travel internationally, we wanted to explore different parts of the United States (even earlier in 2020, we hadContinue reading “For Love of Country—Then, Today, Always”
Talk to Me, Goose: Learning Languages and Bridging Cultures in Your Travels
Parlez-vous français? ¿Habla español? ?????? ?? ????? ????????? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Parla italiano?An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? ????? ?? ????????? ????? Fince konu?uyor musun? Sen Türkçe konu?may? biliyor musun? If that paragraph leaves you wanting to say, “That’s all Greek to me,” don’t worry—you’re not alone. The European Union is (currently) comprised of 27 countries: allContinue reading “Talk to Me, Goose: Learning Languages and Bridging Cultures in Your Travels”
Santorini: Between the Sea and the Cosmos
Traditionally known in Greek as Thira (or Thera in Classic Greek), this island, which is part of a caldera born from a massive volcanic eruption 3600 years ago, didn’t get its more commonly known of Santorini until about eight centuries ago. Conquered and dominated over the millennia by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, the Latin Empire,Continue reading “Santorini: Between the Sea and the Cosmos”
The Allure of the Ligurian Sea
The Ligurian Sea—the liquid azure arm of the Mediterranean caressing the northwestern rocky coastline of bella Italia. Its reach extends from the French/Italian border southeastward towards La Spezia, Pisa, and Livorno and forms a triangle to the northern tip of Corsica. Just north of La Spezia are a string of little towns collectively known asContinue reading “The Allure of the Ligurian Sea”
The Poway Farmers Market is Open!
Travel down the road with me to the Poway Farmers Market and see what’s happening!
Happy 65th Birthday, Rick Steves!
Happy 65th Birthday, to this guy right here! Please add your own captions and birthday wishes! And if you have any photos with the big guy, we’d love to see those too! For even more candid photos of Rick Steves, check out the original post on The Travelphile Facebook Page.
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! I want to take this opportunity to thank my mom, Virginia, for filling my life with love and learning. Among countless valuable lessons I’ve learned from her, I’m exceptionally grateful to her for teaching me about the value of travel from such an early age. My parents weren’t wealthy, but they prioritizedContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”