At the heart of London is Covent Garden, a place buzzing with culture, sophistication, and innovation. Eat at one of the many restaurants here, soak up the atmosphere at one of the trendy bars, or enjoy the thrill of the opera at the Royal Opera House. It’s hard not to be swept up in the … Read moreWhat’s On Around Covent Garden: March 2014
Guys! So remember how one of my New Year’s resolutions for 2014 was to seek out what’s special about living in Manhattan and celebrate it? Well, earlier this month, Dan and I did just that. We went on a food tasting and walking tour through Chinatown and Little Italy with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting. Of … Read moreBest of New York City: Eating Our Way Through Chinatown & Little Italy
Since returning from Bolivia, life in Ollanta has been relatively relaxing (I guess anything can be considered relaxing, though, after you drive through roads with broken glass, boulders, and people rioting!). While it may seem like Claire and I have simply been hiking and taking in the sights of the Sacred Valley for the past … Read moreAlison Wanders // Of Roasted Guinea Pig and Goodbyes
Have you ever experienced nostalgia for something you’ve never had? I’ve got a bad case of the “faux-stalgia”(yep, just made it up) going these days. Someone once told me that the feeling is a remembrance of a past life, or even a peek into a future one.I hang out with a lot of hippies. It … Read moreNostalgia for Weekends in Vegas, Or: Daydreaming
As a unified state, the Kingdom of Italy only emerged in the second half of the 19th century, a fusion of the Latin (Roman) region and the more rural south. The name Italy can be traced back to ancient times, but was originally used by Greek settlers to refer to the southernmost part of the … Read moreInspiring Italy
Chasing away winter with a dream of holidays in the Greek islands? Look no further than Corfu. One of my favorite islands, but not just mine – it’s known as the Queen of the Ionian Sea and here’s why I love it. Whether you’re looking for golden sand beaches surrounded by lush greenery and turquoise … Read moreEnjoying Sunset in Agios Stefanos, Corfu
Well, I made it back from Bolivia alive. Probably strange to hear after I went on a trip to the much-visited and very touristy Lake Titicaca, but I can honestly say there were moments on the trip where I thought it could be the end for me. These life threatening moments all surfaced on the … Read moreAlison Wanders // Of Peruvian Strikes & Lake Titicaca
Welcome to the second installation of Alison Wanders, the new column on Of Revolt! Alison Nabatoff recently graduated from Princeton and has set off on an incredible journey through South America. Hello again from Incan rock quarries and the Pisac Market! In the past two weeks Claire and I have strayed a little from our … Read moreAlison Wanders // Of Markets, Quarries, & a Skeleton or Two
Hello, ye readers! Today is exciting because I get to introduce you to Alison. Alison is a recent graduate who, instead of buckling down and getting a job, ran off into the wilds of Peru to, you know, hike, eat chocolate, and hang around. Woman after my own heart, she is. Alison will be contributing … Read moreAlison Wanders // Hiking in Peru
From city life to its stunning coastline, the southeast Irish city of Waterford has plenty to offer its array of visitors from all over the world. By basing yourself at the Waterford Travelodge, you have access to all of the delights that both the city and its outskirts have, and there are plenty. As the … Read moreA Weekend in Waterford, Ireland: What to Do