Brian Cicioni

6 Unique Pasta Dishes to try on National Pasta Day

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Oct 17, 2017 | Maryland, Pennsylvania |

Pasta dates back to 12th Century Sicily. October 17 is National Pasta Day in the United States. Check out these unique pasta dishes before you celebrate.

Trying To Use Old Soviet Rubles in Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Aug 10, 2017 | Asia, Europe |

At the beginning of a tour of the Caucuses, I came across old Soviet rubles. For the next week, I tried to use them in Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku.

6 Lessons Learned From A Week in Laos

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Jul 31, 2017 | Asia |

Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s least populated countries. Most vendors still prefer cash and the tuk-tuk is the preferred method of transport for tourists.

13 Things To Do During a Layover in New York City

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Jul 28, 2017 | New Jersey, NYC |

New York City’s airports are located near an eclectic mix of restaurants, movie locations, a wildlife refuge, and a beach made famous by The Ramones.

11 Ramones Landmarks in Manhattan & Queens, New York City

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Jul 27, 2017 | Music, NYC |

Before The Ramones helped make CBGB a household name, they were four outcasts from Forest Hills, Queens who bonded over a love of The Stooges and other music.