Author: jessdsimpson

Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!

Cycling Extravaganza, Part 2 – Francesco Moser Leads Americans on Epic Ride

July 9, 2015

Trentino – July 2015 As a writer, I’ll read just about anything that’s around, including – only in a pinch – my husband’s cycling magazines. It makes me laugh how many times I come across the phrase “epic ride” headlining adjective-laden stories. What constituents an epic ride? Can every ride really be that epic? Well, … More Cycling Extravaganza, Part 2 – Francesco Moser Leads Americans on Epic Ride

Cycling Extravaganza, Part I – Maratona dles Dolomites

July 8, 2015

The Maratona dles Dolomites, one of Europe’s premier cycling events, took place this past Sunday and, as always, didn’t disappoint when it comes to competition and spectacle. One look at event photos and it’s easy to understand why over 30,000 hopefuls apply for one of the coveted 9,000 spots. The Alta Badia region looks almost … More Cycling Extravaganza, Part I – Maratona dles Dolomites

Strangling the Priest – An Oh-So Trentino Recipe

June 19, 2015

Got your attention with that headline, right? Don’t worry, there’s no violence here. Just good cooking mixed with interesting lore…often the story when it comes to Italy. — I was in college before I boiled an egg. My mom, not exactly a master in the kitchen herself, loves to tell the story of the telephone … More Strangling the Priest – An Oh-So Trentino Recipe