9 Must-See Places in Rome (& Some Really Old Rocks)
We humans love our rocks! We will deem a place a Wonder of the World in a heartbeat if we discover some old, dusty rocks there. Stonehenge, Great Pyramid of […]
Tag Archives: Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Almost Fell With Me In It!
Of course I’m exaggerating, but the truth is that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is always in danger of falling and has been since construction began in 1173. The most […]
Venice: The City Where My Relationship Went to Die
One night I had a vivid dream of a huge ballroom decorated with gold-leaf painted walls, heavy velvet draperies, and colorful settees. People with lavish costumes, their faces covered by […]
Lake Garda: Place of My Sweetest Dreams
I’m usually a proponent of saving the best for last, but many of you amazing readers got the impression that I love Verona best of all Italian destinations because I […]
Verona: The City of Love… and Food and Shopping
The fourth most visited city in Italy, Verona is a hidden treasure. It doesn’t have the flair of Venice or the beautiful beaches of Cinque Terre, but what draws people […]
My Favorite Place in the World Is…
I often get asked what is my favorite destination so far from my travels. That place that I’ve fallen in love with inspires romance with its romantic mother tongue. The […]
Money, Money, Money: 4 Currency Exchange Tips
On my recent trip to Sardinia, Italy the issue of money seemed to invade every conversation — how to exchange it, where to exchange it, what’s the best rate, how […]
Sardinia Family Vacation: Are We on Reality TV?
So I’m off to Sardinia, Italy this coming week and I’m just getting around to planning my itinerary. Things have been a little hectic as I transition from the job […]
Body of Art, Art of Body
Today’s Featured Gallery Title: Bird Man, 2007 (Verona, Italy) Title: Mask, 2007 (Venice, Italy) Title: Unhinged, 2007 (Lake Garda, Italy) Title: Twisted, 2012 (Mykonos, Greece)
I Dream a Dream of Italy
Today’s Featured Gallery Title: Vantage, 2007 (Lake Garda) Title: New Horizon, 2009 (The Cinque Terre) Title: Perspective, 2009 (Lake Garda) Title: Clear Path, 2009 (The Cinque Terre) Title: Jump, 2009 […]
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