Tag: adventure
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paris
Paris has an uncannily familiar feel to me, though I can’t quite put my finger on why. I departed Italy on Sunday, July 4, catching an overnight train from Bologna to Paris. The long layover in Bologna was a bit of a drag, but once on the train, I found my couchette in a cabin…
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venice
My two younger sisters and I arrived in Venice early Sunday morning, greeted by a fierce storm. As the water bus navigated to our stop at Fondamente Nuove, rain lashed the boat, drenching everything. Disembarking, we took shelter, struggling to find our hotel in the downpour with our luggage in tow. The rain intensified as…
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rome
We drove from Tuscany to Rome and arrived on Wednesday night at the seaside suburb of Ladispoli, where friends of Rossella and Matteo graciously hosted us. I spent a delightful Thursday by the sea, enjoying a cold Heineken and soaking up the sun while the little one frolicked in the water. That evening, my sisters…
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italian hospitality in tuscany
In America, we often talk about ‘Southern Hospitality,’ but I’ve discovered something even more extraordinary here in Italy that I’d call ‘Italian Hospitality.’ I’m continuously amazed by the warmth and generosity of the Italian people, and I feel incredibly fortunate. Rossella and Matteo introduced me to Italy by taking me from their quaint village of…
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italy
I’m thrilled to share that I am now officially TEFL-certified to teach English as a foreign language! After completing the course in Greece, I have both my certificate and a letter of recommendation. It feels great to accomplish this, although I’m unsure if I’ll pursue teaching English. Nevertheless, the certification is lifelong, so it’s reassuring…
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athens & the acropolis, greece
After an exhausting first week of school, I finally got to sleep on Saturday morning, which felt incredibly refreshing. I was thoroughly drained by the end of each day, so the rest was much needed. One of my friends and her husband from my old job in San Francisco were passing through Athens on their…
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vrachati, greece
I arrived in the quaint town of Vrachati, near Corinth, on Sunday afternoon, May 9. It’s a small, charming town by the sea, dotted with plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes. After unpacking in my room, I strolled down to the seafront. I’m struck by how much the Grecian landscape resembles that of California—the similarities…
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skydiving
I’ve always had a fear of heights; for instance, standing too close to the edge on a Manhattan rooftop can leave me breathless. Likewise, climbing ladders or standing near windows in tall buildings is unnerving for me. So, what’s a more daring way to confront this fear than skydiving? Is it courage or just folly?…
She Travels Alone 