For a day trip (more like a 4 hour trip), I visited Pisa to see its famous leaning tower. I had no idea (in part of my ignorance and lack…

A magical place, I absolutely fell in love with the northern towns of the Cinque Terre. I stayed in Manarola, and hiked the trails and mountains of Riomaggiore-Manarola-Corniglia-Vernazza-Monterrosa. Everything about…

One of my favourite places on earth to visit, I was able to attend mass a few times at St. Peter’s Basilica, as well as enjoy the art of the…

For the third time, I am back in Rome. After careful consideration, Rome is tied for second with Paris as my favourite city in the world (first is NY). Hanging…

Finally back in Italy, everyone had told me to visit the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. Immediately after my ferry ride, I took a train from Brindisi to Salerno, where…

While I was studying at the University of Michigan, I was frantically trying to decide which multi-week trip I would travel.  In the end, I settled on a 3 week…

Now at the end of my summer Europe backpack trip, I paid a visit with my friend Colleen in Halifax.  It was great to be back in Canada, en route…

My last city during my European trip.  I really had no expectation of this city, but it turned out to be a beautiful place.  Marble sidewalks, Bohemian style buildings, and…

Barcelona was not originally on the travel itinerary, but I was very happy to make it to the Cataluyan capital.  Nice beaches, great architecture by Gaudi, and a vibrant night life. …

Paris was the first European city I ever visited – back in 1996 after high school graduation.  After 9 years, I returned to the city that I held fond memories…