/Kachna/. n. Language: Czech. Meaning: Duck. Such a simple word. If only we knew then what we know now.  Prague is what they say it is. Whoever goes to Prague and isn’t blown away must take issue with real-life fairytales. Or the arguably best ...Read More

I went to Naples three years ago, for three hours, and couldn’t wait to catch the train back to Rome. I returned to Naples this December, for three days this time, and fell deeply in like—dare I say love?—with the city. This tells me ...Read More

Bla Bla Car. /blɑ blɑ cɑːr/  Proper noun. A ride-share site popular in Europe. Designed to get you from point A to point B, as long as you know how to say that point B in a shared language.   Here is what I, a ...Read More

La Golosità. Language: Italian. Meaning: Gluttony. The most enjoyable way to diet, and the easiest and fastest way to get the results you’re looking for. If the results are love handles. Today I’m going to teach you all how to gain a serious amount of ...Read More

Last post, my Italian roommate Diana helped us all see the light of day by explaining why we should love Milan. Now, she tells us how it’s possible. Beat the prices [In Diana’s words]: Milan is a very expensive city, so in order to love ...Read More

Poor Milan. I’ve never heard a truly glowing comment about the city. It must be tough, competing for its share of the spotlight in a country full of stars. Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast–they leave little room for others to ...Read More

Aperitivo. n. Language: Italian. Meaning: A bit of food along with your drink designed to whet your appetite before dinner. Or, BE your dinner, if you have no shame and/or you’re not quite as rich as the Pope. I thought Granada, Spain was the peak of gluttony ...Read More