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Photo Journal: Florence, Italy: Panoramic Sunsets & Mid-Day at the Duomo

Thanks to my brother for turning my camera back on me!

Florence is one of those cities that begs to be photographed. In this photo journal, I’m sharing five of my favorite shots from the trip. However, know that for every image there was a fashionable stranger who went undocumented.

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Tuesday 11.25.25
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Musings About Michelangelo's Statue of David: Defending Man-Made Art in The Age of AI

To me, the Statue of David is the essence of beautiful creations. So during a recent trip to Florence, I had one main priority: Witness the iconic sculpture in-person. As I stood looking up at this 17-foot marble masterpiece, I started thinking about artificial intelligence.

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Tuesday 11.18.25
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How I Spent 2 (Rainy) Nights in Venice

The Grand Canal of Venice stretches nearly 2.5 miles in length.

This visit coincided with my anniversary, which added an extra layer of romance to an already enchanting destination. Here’s how we all experienced the magic of Venice in just two days.

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Tuesday 11.11.25
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A Too-Quick Trip to Rome

The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century structure that was built to demonstrate Roman triumph.

This September, I spent a week exploring three iconic Italian cities with my family. Our trip started in Rome, but we barely scratched the surface of this bustling metropolis. Here’s how I filled 48 hours in Rome, and how I survived being unexpectedly separated from my family in a foreign country (uh-oh).

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Tuesday 11.04.25
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Thursday 10.30.25
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Italy: What To Know Before You Go

Italy is a dynamic and fast-paced destination, with some unique considerations for tourists. Here are my top 10 suggestions for how you can make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

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Monday 09.15.25
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A Local’s Guide To Pittsburgh: Explore The Steel City With Ease

The Duquesne Incline cable car operates daily between Station Square and Mount Washington. Photo courtesy of Visit Pittsburgh.

This guide is my tribute Pittsburgh, which I built from years of lived experience and local adventures. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong local looking to fall in love with your hometown all over again, I hope this helps you uncover something new and exciting in The Steel City.

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tags: Itinerary, Logistics, Solo Travel
categories: North America, Advice/Experience
Sunday 08.17.25
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A Weekend in Minneapolis: Exploring “The Happiest City In America”

In 2024, Minneapolis was named the Happiest City in the United States. That designation is likely thanks to its bikeability, ample green spaces, vibrant arts scene, and diverse food offerings. So read on as I outline how you can get a slice of happiness and fill a weekend in this Midwestern metropolis.

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tags: Itinerary, Logistics
categories: North America
Sunday 06.08.25
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Where I've Been: Catching Up Since February

I’ve been forced to a slower pace this Spring: Flyfishing or gardening on the sunny days and reading or doing home improvement projects on the rainy days.

This year I’ve experienced one travel fail after another. Read on as I outline all that has gone wrong these past three months, as well as share a major bucket list accomplishment and tease my summer travel plans.

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tags: Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience
Sunday 05.04.25
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A Tale of Two DINKs With a Triplet of Roadblocks

At this point in our lives, we love being DINKs because gives us the freedom to be spontaneous with how we spend our time. So off we set, two childless and carefree travelers, right? Wrong. Sometimes the stars just don’t align, even when you have total flexibility and all the time in the world.

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tags: Reflections
categories: Advice/Experience, North America
Sunday 02.23.25
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