This is the third in a series of posts recapping my trip to visit family in Italy through the notes in my journal. You can read the previous post here. The notes have been edited for clarity, and to avoid making you want to drive an ice pick into your eye. (more…)
Sometimes it’s hard to know when the grief of losing a loved one will flare up – it might be the most unassuming thing that reminds you of your loss. Maybe it’s a meal that tastes like the one they used to make. Maybe it’s a flower that used to be planted in their gardens, or a path you used to walk together. (more…)
I have family in Italy, and my wife and I are planning a trip to visit them later this year. It’ll be the first time in 20 years I’ve seen them, and it’s going to be an unreal time.
For some reason though, when we visit family abroad, it’s way easier to forget some of the common etiquette rules of staying as a house guest. If you’re staying for more than a couple days and don’t want to be that family member, make sure you consider these etiquette guidelines for your trip! (more…)