I finally got the call that I’d been waiting for, the one I’ve been training for since graduate school, when I really perfected my craft of eating ice cream: I was asked to be a judge for the 2nd annual RI Food Fights Best Scoop Shop contest. Just a little background: RI Food Fights is, … Continue reading My Life as an Ice Cream Judge
Last week(ish), on December 21st, I was notified by WordPress that it was my 4th Year Anniversary as a blogger. Normally, I miss out this occasion. Not that I think I ought to be throwing myself parties or buying myself jewelry (or appliances), but the WordPress congratulatory note had a strange effect on me. As … Continue reading My Top 14 of 2014, and a side of fruit
I will refresh your memory a little since it’s been approximately four centuries since I started my Italian blogs. In parts one and two, I spoke about the awesome couch-surfing hosts I’d met who made my trip what it was (in part one, I explored Treviso and Jesolo Beach; in part two, I went to … Continue reading Italy Diaries, Part 3: “THESE are the Dolomites!”
My friend Manu, from Munich, who I met in New Zealand, came to join me on a trip to Venice. I’d heard that Venice is…not so nice—it’s dirty, the water smells, the people are rude (or mean? Or shady? Something other than ‘pleasant’)., so it wasn’t on my list of places to see in Italy. … Continue reading The Truth About Venice
Unlike my first impression of France, which left me scorned and rejected and wanting to go home, my first impression of Italy was love at first sight. This is in part because of the beauty of Italy—it is like no other country I’ve visited—but also, in majority, because of the local Italians I met through … Continue reading Italy Diaries, Part 1: “I remember her”
I’m in Italy! It’s happened! The transformation into Liz Gilbert is almost complete! Mwahahaha Okay, so it’s not my intention to actually take over Liz Gilbert’s life. In fact, when I started my blog and created my title to mimic Eat, Pray, Love, I never imagined I’d follow Liz Gilbert’s literal footsteps around the world. … Continue reading Liz Gilbert, I’m Taking Over Your Life
When I was “planning” my trip to New Zealand, the idea of buying and reselling a car briefly manifested as I considered my options of transportation abroad. When I learned that Kiwis drive on the opposite side of the road, however, I abandoned the idea completely. I figured totaling a car would not aid … Continue reading Backwards Driving
As a tribute to my Australian visit, I compiled a list of notable things. Tips for Travelers (most of which I learned the hard way): A US citizen needs a visa to visit (VISIT) Australia. It’s best to do this online rather than last minute, at the airport, because you didn’t know you needed a … Continue reading Notes on Sydney
They Call Me Fushilou 