#travel-hack

#travel-hack

When I was 10 or 12 years old, I took a train trip that stretched nearly 2,000 miles between Massachusetts and Colorado. My family and I chugged along the tracks for more than two days, so I packed what I considered to be the essentials: snacks, a deck of UNO cards, and multiple colors of nail polish. My dad, meanwhile, packed what I considered to be a bizarre and unwelcome addition to the luggage: a bunch of fitted bedsheets.

While you can technically incorporate several different liquids and frozen treats, the most common variation involves pouring coffee (specifically espresso) over a scoop of ice cream (typically vanilla). It's an indulgent treat that people often try when visiting Italy, especially at the iconic Vivoli Ice Cream Shop. However, since the basic recipe for affogato is so simple, you don't have to wait to experience this refreshingly delicious treat.