Autumn Sunday: Vienna to Bratislava Sundays in Vienna are famously quiet — cafés open late, boutiques stay shuttered, and the Imperial city seems to exhale after a week of art and elegance. It’s the ideal day to slip away on a day trip, and there’s no better escape than the one that begins right on…
Photo Diary – Exploring the Resilient Culture of Sudan
I usually avoid thinking about my day job when I am working on the blog except for the rare occassion when interests intersect. For International Women’s Day, I wanted to write about the amazing opportunity I had last March to visit Morocco and Sudan on a UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) field visit. Women were at the…
Ostia Antica: An Easy Day Trip From Rome
If you want to whet your appetite for exploring ancient Roman life and are looking for an excursion that is easily accessible by public transport near Rome, you don’t need to look any further than Ostia Antica — the once bustling seaport for the ancient empire. Ostia Antica Archeological Park is an easy day trip from…
Dolce & Masala Wins European Union Cultural Heritage Photo Competition
As 2018 gets into full swing, I have to admit that lady luck has been shining down on my blogging projects. I would like to think that it is a result of planning and hard work, but a bit of luck never hurts in having things fall into place. In January, I added travel writing…
Falling for South African Luxury Safaris
A trip to South Africa cannot be complete without exploring the country’s exquisite natural landscape. Even if you are just visiting for a short business trip – most likely to the commercial center in Johannesburg or the capital in Pretoria – you must make time for a safari! [easy-image-collage id=7985] Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesburg is…
Manyinga Project Presents Mexican Folkloric Dance
The last few weeks were a whirlwind of work and personal travel opportunities that linked back to African food security in different ways. When a colleague in Rome invited me to a Mexican-themed cultural fundraiser she was performing in, I found it too tempting to pass up despite many looming work deadlines. The Manyinga Project presents Mexican…
Italy Photo Diaries – Venice Carnival
Italians really know how to celebrate la Dolce Vita. Every month you can discover several festivals in different regions of the country. The vibrant colors and splendor of the acclaimed Venice Carnival make it a must add to any travel bucket list. As a photography enthusiast and fashion lover, I was thrilled to finally witness…
Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy
Although Paris is justifiably called the City of Love, there is no shortage of amore in Italy. Whether you are looking for love Under the Tuscan Sun or your very own Roman Holiday, here are the Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy! There are plenty of options for all types of budgets and…
The Magic of Madagascar’s Secluded Beaches and Unique Biodiversity
When I was working in South Africa, a friend who loves secluded tropical islands, suggested a quiet girls’ retreat. We were both recovering from a hectic period of work assignments and were in desperate need of a tranquil getaway. Luckily, we were spoiled for choices near South Africa and immediately were drawn in by the…
Evening of Romanian Music in Rome
The Romanian Embassy in Italy organized an evening of Romanian music in Rome on December 1. The Embassy held the special concert at Rome’s Parco della Musica Auditorium to celebrate the country’s 98th National Day. On December 1, Romanians worldwide commemorate Great Union Day to mark the unification of Transylvania with Romanian in 1918. [easy-image-collage id=6981]…