Travel

This category contains travel articles that I have written as well as links to other posts and pages related to travel.

Check out my books and bylines for more examples of my travel writing. You can also visit italofile.com, my blog about Italy travel.

Roger Ebert on Travel, Writing, and Being Lonely
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Roger Ebert on Travel, Writing, and Being Lonely

In the wake of the passing of film critic Roger Ebert, I am, like many of Ebert’s admirers, revisiting some of his writings. I was particularly struck by this essay, All By Ourselves Alone, in which he discusses his travel rituals in cities like Venice and London. He opens the piece at a familiar Venetian cafe:…

He Makes Sweaters of Places Then Takes Photos of Himself Wearing the Sweaters at the Places That Inspired Them
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He Makes Sweaters of Places Then Takes Photos of Himself Wearing the Sweaters at the Places That Inspired Them

This is one of the more delightful things I’ve seen on the Internet in a while. I found Sam Barsky, aka Colorknit, via a link on imgur. His dedication to and enthusiasm for his craft is exactly the kind of inspiration I need for coming the year. See more of Sam’s creations, from desert highways…

Travel Around the USA With the DNC Delegate Roll Call
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Travel Around the USA With the DNC Delegate Roll Call

I am so over the era of zoom calls. But the 2020 Democratic National Convention, all online for the very first time, has been able to work with the format in a compelling way. Last night’s delegate roll call, usually the most boring part of both political conventions, was an unexpected delight. Democratic delegates from…