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Notes From Abroad

Praying By My Own Rules

Sam Cross  —  Nov 18, 2010

Sun Senior Editor Sam Cross chronicles his trip to Israel.

There's a Place Like Home

Isabel Spyrou  —  May 6, 2010

On a visit abroad as an IthaQatar ambassador, Izzy Spyrou finds that Cornell University's most distant campus is as similar to the Ithaca campus as it is different.

Rome and Ruins

Oleksander Bilyk  —  Apr 22, 2010

When people go to Rome, are they going to see the remains of Ancient Rome or the modern marvels in today's Rome? Oleksander Bilyk explains.

An Australian Salute!

Catherine Lyman  —  Apr 15, 2010

Know how to get a good deal? What about scoring a good deal in Australia? Red Letter Daze Contributor Catherine Lyman shops around Australia for a good bargin.

Roman Holiday

Claire Moser  —  Mar 11, 2010

Most of us will be enjoying our Spring Breaks outside of Ithaca, but Claire Moser is spending hers in Rome.

Bella Italia: They Just Do It Better in Europe

Oleksander Bilyk  —  Mar 4, 2010

You don’t have to go out of your way to notice just how much more elegantly Italians dress (your fellow Americans are not difficult to spot, even from a distance), or how much they insist on surrounding themselves with aesthetically appealing designs.   

Andalusia: A Spanish Region With Plenty of Sun ... and Culture

Oleksander Bilyk  —  Feb 25, 2010

The weather in southern Spain in the dead of winter is comparable to that in upstate New York in late spring; I had to visit, therefore, if only for that reason. One afternoon, bored in Madrid, I got on the next bullet train to Sevilla and found a land filled with sun, as well as some unique history and culture.

The Fine Art of Pick-Pocketing in Barcelona

Oleksander Bilyk  —  Feb 18, 2010

No, actually you can’t find instruction in ‘any study’ sitting in the classrooms of Ithaca. I believe that every city has something to teach the observant traveler, some hidden pieces of valuable life experience that can only be learned on location. One of these studies is the art of pick-pocketing.

The Transformative Capabilities of Dessert ... And Rome

Feb 11, 2010

I just had the most amazing tiramisu. Despite an hour spent in transit and a wallet that is three Euros lighter than when I walked in, I can say without a doubt that the 10 minutes of bliss that ensued right after the barista handed me that slice of joy were priceless.

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