Author: mintespresso
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Italian Cuisine – Cinque Terre // Riomaggiore
And she has returned to paradise… Last summer I had the opportunity to travel to Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera, and my foodie heart ended up calling once more this year as I have yet to have a squid ink linguini that is at all comparable. This time, however, I decided to make Riomaggiore…
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Naples // Ischia
In a city of over 500 churches, you won’t find a shortage of places to explore and bask in the true beauty of Baroque architecture. Around every corner, Naples has history written into the very cobblestone roads from the Greek settlers all the way to the modernization of the twentieth century as the narrow grid…
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Italian Cuisine – Napoli (Week 1)
I have returned to the land of endless pasta, pizza, and paninis!! For the next month, I’m studying abroad in Naples and Ischia in Southern Italy through my university with an emphasis on Baroque Art and Storytelling. To pace out my adventures, each week will have a designated set of food and travel blogs; so…
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Travels in Vermont
To set the mood of my Vermont adventures, I stayed in Shelburne which is a few short minutes outside of the bustling city of Burlington (home of the UVM campus). Shelburne is very much a laid back and unwind type of atmosphere, where you sit on the shores of Lake Champlain and watch the…
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A Weekend in Montreal
Read on for two of the highlighted restaurants that I explored during my overnight in Montreal this spring. Where to go: L.O.V. Restaurant Not only is this gem every foodie’s dream in terms of aesthetic photos and gorgeous dishes, but it is absolutely perfect for a Sunday brunch (as Sophie and I discovered after hours…
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A Thank You Note
Thank you. Thank you, mom, who taught me to believe. Thank you, dad, who taught me to be strong. Thank you, teachers, who taught me to think. And thank you, coaches, who taught me to be unstoppable. Each and every day, we are presented with opportunities that may only present themselves for a brief moment…
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NYC – Culinary Adventure
Between macchiatos, dumplings, and true ramen, New York has it all! Be sure to check out some of my favorite coffee shops: Monkey Cup – the perfect aesthetic niche complete with a book tree and phenomenal macchiatos. You can always roll the Monkey Dice and grab a pastry on your way out or stay…
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A Guide to Life in Eight Steps
You’ll have bad days, everyone does. But the sun will always rise like clockwork. Don’t take life so seriously. While you’re caught up in worrying about the double standard of perfection, you tend to forget that you were made individually unique as your own version of perfect. Relax. So sit back and live a little.…
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NYC Cityscape
In a city of over eight and a half million people, taking on the great city of New York can be a daunting task…at least on your own. Along with some of my favorite views of the west side and downtown Manhattan, I’ll walk you through some top spots to visit and the best way…
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