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Troppo Gelato in Italia

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italy, firenze, florence, bologna, gelato, reviews, travel, europe, eats, jessica's dinner party

It’s hard to choose favorites when it comes to all the different trips I’ve taken, but my trip to Bologna and Florence stands as one of the most memorable.  The sites were just as beautiful as I imagined them to be and the weather was even hotter than what my dad claimed Italian summers to be. But aside from all that, Italy was the most memorable because of all the gelato tasting we did!  32 flavors in three days between two girls (plus the daily three meals plus snacks and nibbles)…need I even state the obvious: we are gluttons!
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Petits Voyages: Antwerpen

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antwerp, restaurant, travel, eats

It’s funny how the busier you get, the more productive you are.  Even though I’m so busy during the week and have absolutely no life outside the restaurant (even to buy milk at the store!), I made it a point not to become a tired hermit and use my off days to the fullest. So, with good company I made a few day trips outside of Paris/France and detoxed the stress of the week as a worn out tourist.
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Belgium, Minus the Chocolates

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Despite the ridiculous amount of chocolate shops in Belgium, we (my sister, her good friend, and I) actually spent more time overindulging in frites, mussels, and beer.  Some of it was good and some of it was bad, but coupled with all of the sites and good company, the overall experience was wonderful.

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