Category Archives: Europe

Tribute to This Evening, Courtesy of Pessoa

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kaitlin Solimine

“Brief dark shadow of a downtown tree, light sound of waterfalling into the sad pool, green of the trimmed lawn — public garden shortly before twilight: you are in this moment the whole universe for me, for you are the full … Continue reading →

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Unwindulax?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

On a recent ‘political’ issue of the American television show ‘30 Rock,’ the U.S. Presidential election was decided by a group of relaxed, beer-drinking, partying Florida residents whose slogan was “Unwindulax!” After the rancor of the election, I’m sure most … Continue reading →

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Lisboa: When in Portugal… Get Lost.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

“The train slows down, we’re at Cais de Sodre. I’ve arrived at Lisbon, but not at a conclusion.” — Fernando Pessoa Sometimes it is difficult to summarize a place when you are still there. Sometimes it is impossible to summarize … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Backpack for Travel: Found!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

For the two weeks I recently traipsed around Lisbon as part of an international literary program, I’d been supremely envious of a stylish attendee who carried with her a chic black backpack to every event. Heading out for long days with … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Traveling Light

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

Recently, over lunch with a friend, I bemoaned the fact that I need to pack for a month-long trip (I know: the horror!). My friend side-eyed me, smirking knowingly. She said, ‘When we travel with our kids, we each only take … Continue reading →

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Natural Swimming Pools? Dive In

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

My lovely friend Amy alerted me to the existence of a new trend: natural swimming pools. These pools, which often resemble watering holes more than chlorine-filled rectangles, are a welcome addition to the outdoor scenery. Already popular in Europe (of … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 16, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

Originally posted on Wandering Gaia:
London: A group of scientists is calling for a fundamental overhaul in the way international environmental issues are decided, including reforming the UN bodies and decision-making processes to make them fairer and more effective at…

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What’s in a Name? The Kony 2012 Debate Continues

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Kaitlin Solimine

“Treating awareness as a goal in and of itself risks compassion fatigue — most people only have so much time and energy to devote to far-away causes — and ultimately squanders political momentum that could be used to push for … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Gnocchi

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Kaitlin Solimine

Every girl has some long-lost love she dreams about when alone at night. Mine is Italian. Rich. Firm on the outside, but soft on the inside. Complex. Best when draped in something buttery. And oh yeah, his name is Gnocchi. … Continue reading →

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Sensational Restaurant Sensing

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Kaitlin Solimine

So, really, what’s the deal with Michelin stars? At the risk of sounding snobbish, I’ve eaten at a few Michelin starred restaurants, both in the U.S. and abroad, and I generally find them stuffy, pretentious, and above all, overpriced. (For … Continue reading →

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