Myth and Travel
Chocolate and it's "Rich" History
Where did chocolate come from and how did it become the chocolate we love today? A quick research indicates that the “birth” of fermented beverages made from chocolate can be recorded as far back as 450 BC. Chocolate was first introduced in a drink version only and served predominately by the wealthy at large
Ferragosto, The long Italian Summer
Originally named Feriae Augusti to mean festival of Augustus, Ferragosto still symbolizes a period of rest from the hard labor of the year. It is a time to reflect on what was accomplished and perhaps lay out goals for the next year all while sitting on a beach or expanding your travel repertoire.
Graduating in Italy
Graduating in Italy differs greatly from what we think of here in the U.S. The graduate presents their thesis in front of a board with all of their family and friends in attendance. The board goes into a different room to deliberate and returns with either pass or fail verdict, again, this all happens in front of
