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There and Backes


A Bittersweet Farewell
Our last week of Italy had finally caught up to us. One of our final stops was Cinque-Terre, which Dr. Horner described as a sort of...

Cole Backes
Aug 7, 20236 min read


Life in the Ruins
On the way to Rome, I had come to the realization that my time in Italy was coming to an end. Who knows the next time that I will be back...

Cole Backes
Jul 2, 20235 min read


Confessions of a Tourist Trap Survivor
Quick word of advice: if you walk into an “Italian” restaurant speaking Italian, and they can’t understand you, it’s probably best to...

Cole Backes
Jun 25, 20236 min read


Reflections Through the Glass
Nowhere in the world appreciates colors like Venice. Colors flooded the streets and canals, accompanied by the sunlight’s glow. The only...

Cole Backes
Jun 13, 20235 min read


The Unfinished Masterpiece
“If you ever find yourself bored, just look up,” Dr. Horner told us as we admired the surrounding artwork in the Ufizzi. I had heard this...

Cole Backes
Jun 6, 20234 min read


Translations and Tartare
Well, I finally made it to Italy! After almost an entire year of waiting, we flew into the birthplace of Western civilization. The city...

Cole Backes
May 27, 20235 min read
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