- HOW A SIMPLE TRIP TURNED OUT TO BE MORE COMPLICATED THAN PLANNED
In all my years of visiting Florence, I never realized there was an actual mall (or centro commerciale as they refer to it) about 45 minutes outside Florence’s city center – I Gigli. As I walked towards the meeting point for the coach bus, already… Read more: HOW A SIMPLE TRIP TURNED OUT TO BE MORE COMPLICATED THAN PLANNED - HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN PAPAYA JUICE WITH AN INNOVATIVE TWIST
Papaya juice (or “paw paw” juice as we often call it in Jamaica) is not only super delicious but also incredibly healthy for you! After we blend the papaya, we usually add brown sugar and freshly squeezed lime to taste. You might even find recipes… Read more: HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN PAPAYA JUICE WITH AN INNOVATIVE TWIST - ONE OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES FOR SOLO OR GROUP TRAVEL IN FLORENCE
Recently, I was scrolling through my phone and came across some photos and videos from an activity I booked a few days before departing from Florence. Now, I must say this was by far one of the best activities I did while there. Of course,… Read more: ONE OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES FOR SOLO OR GROUP TRAVEL IN FLORENCE - ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO AVOID FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES WHILE TRAVELING
Do you remember Travelex – you know the foreign currency exchange company located in most airport terminals? I was absolutely crushed when I heard they closed their locations in the United States. And yes, even though the clerk registered my personal information incorrectly when I… Read more: ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO AVOID FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES WHILE TRAVELING - 5 TIPS ON HOW TO QUICKLY RECOVER FROM JETLAG WHEN TRAVELING TO ITALY
Most flights from the US to Italy are overnight. On flights like these, one minute you’re having dinner, and four hours later, the sun is rising, and breakfast is being served! Your body has just been pushed into a slight state of confusion, which means… Read more: 5 TIPS ON HOW TO QUICKLY RECOVER FROM JETLAG WHEN TRAVELING TO ITALY - WE’VE GOT A RECIPE FOR ONE OF THE BEST TASTING BREAD PUDDINGS EVER!
My earliest memory of bread pudding was when I returned to Jamaica for the first time since migrating to the States. While I don’t remember helping my aunt make it, I certainly remember helping myself to a hefty slice and devouring it. Recently, I got… Read more: WE’VE GOT A RECIPE FOR ONE OF THE BEST TASTING BREAD PUDDINGS EVER! - TRAIN TRAVEL IN ITALY – AN IMPORTANT LESSON LEARNED THE HARD WAY
The truth is that it’s quite possible to arrive early at a train station and still miss your train. I found that out the hard way on my visit to Bologna. By the end of the trip, I understood just how significant 10 minutes was… Read more: TRAIN TRAVEL IN ITALY – AN IMPORTANT LESSON LEARNED THE HARD WAY - 4 OF THE BEST WAYS TO EXPLORE A NEW CITY IN ITALY WHEN YOUR TIME IS LIMITED
Visiting a new city in Italy can be exciting, but also overwhelming, especially when your time is limited. With so much to see and do, who wouldn’t want to make the most of every minute of the day? In a perfect world, you’d visit all… Read more: 4 OF THE BEST WAYS TO EXPLORE A NEW CITY IN ITALY WHEN YOUR TIME IS LIMITED
Who’s behind the blog?
Hi, I’m Jodi and it’s lovely to meet you!
I am a native of Jamaica, born in Kingston, St. Andrew but migrated to the United States at a young age.
I lose all concept of time when I am in my element in the kitchen, and every chance I get, I have my suitcase packed and passport in hand, ready to visit my two favorite places in the world - Jamaica and Italy [...]
From Irie to Italy
Welcome to From Irie to Italy – a blog that features places throughout Jamaica and Italy where I’ve traveled, shares my experiences while there, explores and creates culinary fusion inspired by the birthplace of reggae and opera, and discusses other topics I hope you will find useful as you prepare for your own adventures while visiting one or both countries [...]
