For some reason, the first week I ever visited Brescia, three years ago now, I really wanted a hamburger. We … More

I often wonder what I sound like to Italians when I stumble my way through their language. Very rarely when … More

“DAICAZZOFIGLIODIPUTTANASTRONZOTESTADICAZZOPEZZODIMERDANONFAIUNCAZZOPERCHENOCAPISCIDICAZZONONSERVIAUNASEGANONMENEFREGAUNCAZZOMINCHIAFIGADILEGNO” — a very angry couple Nestled in the quiet foothills of the Alps, just outside the ancient city centre … More

In Arrivo Ascendente Meaning, that after we left the train station, we walked up. Like, up up. With our bags. … More

In a sense, I’m thankful that I’m still not able to sleep through the night. It’s 5:30AM and our alarm … More

Antonella’s brother Marco is graduating today! Not only is this an exciting thing for the family, since he’s the youngest, … More

It’s been difficult for me to process how I feel about my ongoing adventure in Italy (note: feelings are hard, … More

On the north side of the historic city-centre of Brescia, once called Brixia Romana, Cidnus’ Hill rises. Named for the … More

One of my favourite things to do in Italy, as is the case with many who visit, is eat and … More

La Prefettura di Brescia, is an old, barely-repurposed military barracks which supposedly houses an office of the Ministry of the … More