Brian Cicioni

Celebrate National Pasta Day in Baltimore with these Greek & Italian Pasta Dishes

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

Pasta dates back to 12th Century Sicily. October 17 is National Pasta Day in the United States. Check out these Greek & Italian pasta dishes in Baltimore.

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.