Kate got bit by the Italy bug when she was a Junior Year Abroad student in Florence, many years ago. She got her Masters Degree in art history in Florence; did dissertation research in Genoa and Rome; and taught for the Syracuse University and New York University study abroad programs in Florence, where she still lives.
Italy Travel
The city that gave its name to Parma ham and Parmesan cheese was proud to be chosen Italian Capital of Culture for 2020. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic swept through northern Italy, derailing Parma’s ambitious plans. Thanks to the Relaunch Decree, however, they’re back on track. This decree extends Parma’s tenure as an Italian Capital of
Croatia Travel
Are stay-at-home orders wearing you down? Do you long to escape from the cage that coronavirus has locked you in? If so, you’re not alone. A survey by Skift Research shows that one-third of Americans say they hope to travel within three months after restrictions are lifted. Once international routes reopen, Croatia is the ideal
Italy Travel
On March 10, Italy became the first democratic country since World War II to impose a nationwide lockdown. Now, five weeks later, there is a growing sense that the worst may have passed. Italian officials have announced that the number of new COVID-19 infections has plateaued. To ensure that these numbers keep going down, everyone
Croatia Travel
Rijeka (re-YEH-kah) is the European Capital of Culture for 2020 and this shipbuilding port on Croatia’s expansive Kvarner Bay is more than ready for its close-up! Abandoned industrial buildings have been transformed into art spaces. Trendy new bars and restaurants have popped up alongside the city’s Austro-Hungarian palaces and Venetian townhouses. More than 600 diverse
Croatia Travel
With a name like Olive Tree Escapes, we can’t help but cheer for Istria. For the fifth year in a row, Istria has been declared the world’s top olive oil region. Flos Olei, considered the “bible of olive oil,” lists 77 extra virgin oils from Istria in its 2020 guide. No small feat since only