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Tag Archives: Italy
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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An armchair traveler goes to Italy
I think I like to read about other people’s travels almost as much as I enjoy traveling myself. Over the years I’ve accumulated a small mountain of books – in print, and on my Kindle – written about everything from … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Anne Tyler, Annie Hawes, Anthony Doerr, armchair traveler, books, Chris Harrison, Dario Castagno, Frances Mayes, Italy, John and Nancy Petralia, Laura Fraser, Marlena Di Blasi, Michael Tucker, Paul Theroux, Rome, Sicily, Theresa Maggio, Tim Parks, travel memoir, Tuscany, Venice
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What this is
I’ve been thinking a lot this week about what I’m doing here, and what it means to be a blogger. Blogger. The name still cracks me up. I am a writer and, thanks to this wonderful 21st century medium, I … Continue reading
Pining for Europe
I have been sad this week. I couldn’t put my finger on it at first, but I finally decided that I am . . . Pining for Europe. This is the first year since Chris graduated from college that I … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged bucket list, Europe, Italy, memories, New Zealand, Rick Steves tours, tours
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Places that call my name
When we start talking about travel, people often ask me which place was my favorite. Much like the Duggar family refusing to name the best kid in the bunch, I find it impossible to choose one favorite travel destination. I … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Aix-en-Provence, Bamberg Germany, England, Italy, Lucca, York, Yorkshire
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Top Five Reasons why it’s great to be an OLD traveler
How often does someone tell you, hey – it’s good to be old?! Well, I’m here to tell you that when it comes to travel, at least, this is definitely true. Here are my top five reasons why you should … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged China, Danube, elderly travel, Epcot, five reasons, Italy, Paris, vacation
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