Let me make one thing clear: I’m no expert on the destinations I cover. Sure, I love travel, do a lot of it, and have learned some useful things along the way. I also have some weird superpowers that sometimes come in handy when traveling — like knowing how to spot good gelato without even…
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La Palma: A jaunt at the junction of Heaven and Earth
When Columbus set across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands, it probably crossed his mind that he might just fall off the edge of the world after all. That’s certainly how Riccardo and I felt driving along the vertiginous, volcanic cliffs of the island of La Palma — mist-shrouded forest on one side; infinite, churning…
Cagliari: Sardinia’s unhewn gem
When we booked our trip to Cagliari, Riccardo and I encountered a few funny looks. While the glittering ports and high-end resorts of northern Sardinia have long attracted the rich, famous and jet-set, the southern capital hasn’t traditionally been considered a tourist destination — least of all by Italians. A Neapolitan friend’s story speaks volumes:…
THE JAUNT 