Alessia and Gabriele Quarta are the owners of Bike Tours Florence, a company that specializes in offering tourists a cycling experience that goes far beyond navigating the frenetic streets of Firenze. Native to the area, Alessia and Gabriele live 15 kilometers away from the Duomo, in a small town called Campi Bisenzio, a place that... Continue Reading →
Europe Explained (Naples, Italy)
Good is temporary. At least that’s what I tell myself. Bad will eventually return. I came to Italy with a runny nose, and then my nostrils later dried up, and whatever viral strain that was permeating in my ecosystem left. Tonight we’re in Naples, a seaside town that is home to 1 million residents. Fresh... Continue Reading →
Europe Explained (Rome, Italy)
Gelateria next to the hotel is out of ice cream. But croissants are available. That would be like going to Dairy Queen and they say there are no Blizzards, but you can order shrimp and fries. “You want?” the bespectacled Italian man behind the counter asks. “No, grazie,” I say, sternly yet politely. G and... Continue Reading →