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Category Archives: Travel
Italy: Regina della Latterie*
People go to Italy for all kinds of reasons. They go for the history. For the architecture. For breathtaking landscapes, and for the warmth and culture of its people. They also go for the food. If you are not going … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, food, Travel
Tagged #keepitquirky, Alberobello, Caffe L'intorno, cappuccino, cheese, Cisternino, cornetto, custard, gelato, Hotel Hiberia, Italian pastries, Italy, Latte e Fieno, Lecce, mozzarella, nodini, pasticciotto, Puglia, Rome, tarallini
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Vacay in Meat Town
When I think of Italy, I think of Renaissance paintings, luscious wines from Chianti, Roman ruins, and Juliet’s balcony in Verona. I imagine Venetian gondoliers and margherita pizzas in Naples. Limoncello in Sorrento, and George Clooney on Lake Como. Imagine … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Travel
Tagged Alberobello, bombette, Cisternino, Fornello Pronto, Italy, Macelleria, meat, orechiette, Puglia
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When you go to Rome but your suitcase goes to Myanmar
My new friend Carol Cassara has some great tips on avoiding lost luggage and agreed to let me share her post: Check out Carol’s story here! It’s called “Dude, Where’s My Luggage?” – love the title. And her suggestions are … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #64 bus, Carol Cassara, lost luggage, passport, pickpocket, Rome
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Gimme some Big Tex and everything fried
I just realized it’s more than a week since I went to the Texas State Fair with my dear Dallas buddies, Carol and Patsy. Over a week! Already! Here’s the thing. If I don’t write about things soon after the … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Big Tex, Dallas, Dallas Cowboys, Fair Park, Foster's Corny Dogs, Fried Food, Fried S'Mores, Frisco, Funnel Cake, Plano, Texas, Texas State Fair
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Flying Frontier: thoughts on cheap ass travel and more
Well, first I have to tell you about a webinar I’m considering taking by a writer I admire, Josh Bernoff. He has a blog called “Without Bullshit” and his webinar is about Writing Without Bullshit. I’m all for writing without … Continue reading
Love Letter to Alsace . . . Eguisheim, the “snail city”
Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was one of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Travel
Tagged Alsace, castles, Eguisheim, Pope Leo XI, Route des Carpes Frites, Route des Vins
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Love Letter to Alsace . . . Itty bitty Bergheim
Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Alsace, Bergheim, France, Musee des Sorcieres, Ribeauville, Route des Vins, witches
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Love Letter to Alsace . . . Ribeauville, actually
Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Alsace, castles, cycling, France, hiking, Jean Sipp, Middle Ages, Muscat, Pfifferdaj, Ribeauville, Romans, Route des Vins, vineyards, wine, wineries
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Love Letter to Alsace . . . staying put with Airbnb
Love Letter to Alsace is a series of essays about my trip to the Alsace region of France in May 2015. It was of the most delightful adventures I’ve ever experienced! I hope you will enjoy reading about different aspects of … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Airbnb, Alsace, Colmar, France, Jane Gassner, Papavero Villa Rentals, Ribeauville, VRBO
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