Sometimes a great adventure story comes from the simplest act of moving outside one’s comfort zone, as expats do.
At Home
From my home state of Rhode Island, I'm exploring ways to find joy in stillness in these unprecedented times.
On The Road
I'm sharing stories and guides from my travels in Europe, the Caribbean, New England and beyond.
Meet Me
My name is Jill, and I haven't actually been everywhere — but it's on my list.
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Travel Week 1 Part 4: Dublin
Read moreWhile on break from school in Italy, I spent a few days exploring Dublin and the surrounding countryside with my Oregon friend Tiffany.
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Travel Week 1, Part 3: Brussels
Read moreWaffles, chocolate, beer and pomme frites: My 14 hours in Brussels were devoted to eating and sightseeing like a quintessential American.
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Climbing Verona’s Scalone San Pietro
Read moreVerona is a distracting place: one minute you’re headed to a Roman amphitheater, the next you’re climbing a beautiful, mysterious staircase.
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Travel Week 1, Part 2: Paris
Read moreFor some reason, I was determined to hate Paris — but its romantic streets and drop-dead-gorgeous sights won me over.
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Travel Week 1, Part 1: Barcelona
Read moreBarcelona wasn’t my favorite stop in Europe, but its carefree scene inspired a lot of self-reflection.
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The clash of the Italians
Read moreIn Italy, a subtle geographical warfare pervades conversation, pitting north against south and city against country.
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In the kitchen with Saverio
Read moreThe recipe for pizza seems simple: dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella. But ask an Italian baker and he’ll tell you otherwise.
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In Barcelona, shabby is chic
Read moreBarcelona is an architecture capital, a party destination and a beach town, beautiful in its complexity and grittiness.
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Italy’s newest theme park? Venice
Read moreVenice, once a capital of music and art, is now mobbed with foreign tourists, lines and overpriced restaurants.