Cool Beverages for Hot Days
Regular readers might think I’m overdoing it a bit with the constant posts about how friggin’ hot it’s going to be in Italy this summer, but I can’t help it – it’s what I’m reading and hearing. And...
View ArticleObligations of a Travel Writer
The last time I was in the Cinque Terre, that divine collection of five tiny fishing villages clinging to the Ligurian cliffs, I overheard an American tour leader speaking with the owner of the...
View ArticleThe Cinque Terre is Closed
Okay, it’s not really closed, but I’m beginning to think it should be. At least sometimes. I know I’m going to ruffle some feathers here, but I think the Cinque Terre – while beautiful – should be...
View ArticleLeocorno Wins August Palio in Siena as James Bond Watches
Siena‘s second Palio was run two weeks ago, and Contrada Leocorno (the Unicorn Neighborhood) won the day. I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for Leocorno, for a couple of reasons – most importantly, it...
View ArticleWeird & Wonderful Rome
Rome might be so full of historic monuments and museums and art galleries that you won’t come close to squeezing them all into your tight vacation schedule. But even if it means forgoing a sight that’s...
View ArticleFirst Night in Milan
Seeing Milan‘s Duomo lit up on a clear and crisp autumn night is just about the best introduction to the city that I can imagine. The husband and I wandered around the square, looking up at the...
View ArticleSiena
Although most people spend their Italian vacation in the “holy trinity” of Italian cities – Venice, Florence, and Rome – those who branch out and go just a short distance off the well-trodden tourist...
View ArticleAmalfi Coast
The famed Amalfi Coast has long been popular with the rich and famous, but as millions of travelers by now can verify, visiting the Amalfi Coast doesn’t require a trust fund. The pastel-colored houses...
View ArticleMilan in the Snow: January 2009
Over the Christmas holidays I kept reading updates from my Italian friends about the amount of snow they were getting, even in places that didn’t often see much of the white stuff. Well, one of my...
View ArticleWhy You Should Add Rome to Your RTW Trip Itinerary
Planning a trip of any length is a fun yet challenging experience for travel lovers worldwide. Deciding where to go, what to do, where to stay, and what to eat are all part of the fun. When going on...
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