Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Probably most known for being the home of the Steelers. For me, it was the first ‘big city’ I ever went to. I was eighteen, fresh out of high school and ready for adventure. So, when your friends … Continue reading The ‘Burgh
Two best friends + Two little ukuleles = Four weeks of adventure When I decided to bring my ukulele on my trip to Costa Rica this summer, I had no idea the impact it would have on … Continue reading Two Ukes Take On Costa Rica
– Alessandra Brandini Tre! Due! Uno! BUON ANNO! I wish I could say that I spent my New Year’s celebration partying the night away in a crowd of people in middle of a plaza like I had planned, but … Continue reading New Year’s in Rome
Italia. The country that stole my heart. How is it possible that I felt so at home in a place where I couldn’t speak the language? I’ll tell you how. Sometimes, we don’t need words to connect to people. Sometimes … Continue reading Under the Roman Pines
“Ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for take off please fasten your seat belts, make sure your items are stowed away, and that your seat is in the upright position.” – pretty much every airline that I’ve ever been on … Continue reading Up & Away
“A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world.” – Susan Sontag So. Here it goes. The world we live in is an incredible place. It is something beyond our comprehension. There is beauty in every … Continue reading The Journey Begins
