A city built on hills One of the things I remember most about my trip to Chile was the 2-hour drive from Santiago toward the coast. We were heading to Viña del Mar and passed through Valparaíso, a city that…

Land with various climate types Chile’s Incredible Landscapes, from Desert to Glaciers, Chile is one of those countries that makes you realize just how much variety can fit within a single border. Within its borders there are at least seven…

When you think of Italian food, pizza and pasta probably come to mind first. But Italy has another delicious claim to fame: dessert! From creamy, coffee-infused treats to light pastries and gelato, Italian desserts are often simple, elegant, and simply…

When I think about Italy, I think of sunshine, beautiful old buildings, delicious food, vineyards, and lemons. Ventimiglia – Italy During my 2022 Europe vacation, I only spent one day in Italy, in the small town of Ventimiglia  near the…