Cindy Bigras

Cindy Bigras is GoNOMAD's expert on all things Italian, but she shows the same enthusiasm for Sweden or Austria or Virginia, or wherever else she decides to go. Cindy grew up in Vermont and studied and worked in Florence, Italy, for three years. It was there that her love for all things Italian was born.

Montserrat: 20+ Years After the Volcano

Montserrat – Real Caribbean Living. After the 1997 Eruption of Soufriere Hills Volcano, it’s still an island divided

Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Cindy Bigras photos.

Torino, Italy: A Place to Get Lost in Culture

When traveling to a new destination, we will either remember it forever, or start to forget it. In Torino, Italy, that won’t be the case; you’ll remember it.

Magdalen Islands, off the Coast of Quebec

Quebec’s Hidden Gems – the Magdalen Islands. Visiting the Maritimes’ French isles meeting cheesemakers, learning the ancient history, meeting friendly locals.

The Festival of Sant Éfisio, Sardinia Italy

Walking on Roses with a Sardinian Saint: The Festival of St Efisio is celebrated with parades and horse riders in Sardinia, Italy.

Ireland: A Visit to Limerick, City of Culture

Limerick, a city of culture, is home to artists, musicians, dancers, and history lovers. With so much to discover, Limerick will keep you entertained

Puerto Vallarta Mexico: A Delicious Foodie Tour

Puerto Vallarta: Cindy Bigras takes a foodie tour of this lively city on the Pacific.

Florence Italy, Without the Crowds in Late September

Florence Italy | without the crowds in late September, this beautiful city is easy to get around and enjoy riding a bike, visiting vineyards, or leatherworking.

Bologna, Italy, a Center of Culture

By Cindy Bigras Ask Italians which city they most prefer and Bologna will invariably top the list, yet most foreign tourists have yet to discover this charming city located in the center of the Emilia Romagna region. If you have ever used the Italian autostrada or railways, there is a…

Cancun, Mexico: For All Sorts of Reasons, A Perfect Paradise

Cancun, Mexico: For All Sorts of Reasons, A Perfect Paradise By Cindy Bigras What can I say about Cancun that hasn’t already been said? It’s known for spring break when throngs of American college students hit the beaches for the sort of partying that Mom and Dad don’t ever hear…