It’s been about a month since I’ve written, and I’m leaving Rome in about a month. The past few weeks have been crazy busy, as are the remaining weeks I have in Europe— predominantly because …
Andie Burjek
Roman Hiatus (October 9)
I like Rome. But Rome is a place. By this I mean that, like any other place, you notice flaws after a while. And suddenly a combination of little flaws (a rude cashier, public transportation …
Jetsettings: Paris
There’s a reason everybody visits Paris. It’s absolutely beautiful. I’m trying to think of the best way to write about Paris, and all my thoughts are jumbled. My two days in Paris were two days …
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” (September 7)
(Foreword: This is going to get corny pretty fast, as childhood nostalgia often does.) At the age of 6, I read every night for around an hour. This sounds impressive, but really I read the …
La Dolce Vita (August 31)
Four days in, I finally have a feel for Rome. I’ve wandered enough, gotten lost enough, gone on enough mandatory tours to know that most winding roads will lead to where-I-need-to-go in Rome. I find …
A Study Abroad Prelude: Slovenia (August 26)
Zivio readers! My time in Slovenia has come to an end, and so I have accumulated many Balkan adventures. I’ve tripped up the steps of four different castles (they were very old and very steep!). …
Arriverderci, Wisconsin!
Hello, readers! I leave for Rome in just a couple weeks and can’t wait. In preparation for the semester in Italy, I’ve taken up a few hobbies this summer. I’ve signed up for a figure …
Introducing Andie – Rome, Italy
Hello! My name is Andie, and I’m going to John Cabot in Rome this upcoming Fall. I’m a journalism student and can’t wait to document my travels, observations and food-finds. I have an unrealistic expectation …