March 2009

  If you’re like me, you’ll try anything to get through an overseas plane ride, and all the stress that goes along with it. I need all the help I can get.  I am not the greatest flyer.  I’m not even…

Italians are not quite as famous for their pastry as are the French.  My favorite pastry of all time is, of course, the croissant.  Nothing can compare to that buttery, flaky dough that the French have perfected and are so…

I have not been feeding my Francophile soul as much, probably because I have Italy on the brain- planning our upcoming trip and all.   But don’t worry it’s still there.  C’est vrai.  And today, we have someone guest posting that…

  I have recently had the pleasure of getting to know Christine, better known ’round the Internets as Miss Expatria. She writes the blog of the same name, as well as the hilarious blog, Unfortunate Hotels, which is a collection of the worst…

  Staying in Rome can be very expensive!  Most first time visitors want to stay right in the middle of the action, which of course is the tourist area and therefore commands higher prices. On our first trip to Rome,…

Lenora Boyle, Transformation Coach and Option Method Trainer is hosting an Italian Retreat for Women.  I thought you would all be a great audience for her, since most of you who read the blog are women, who love to travel…

Jessica, who is a dear blogger friend, fellow Italophile and the author of the WhyGo Italy travel site, shares my passion for Italy. And for travel.  So naturally, she is a perfect fit for a guest post on My Melange.…

This Love Thursday, I wanted to spread some Twitter love.  I spend a considerable amount of time on Twitter. Even more-so now that Facebook has taken a turn for the worst, in my opinion, by trying to be like Twitter.…

I have never been a big fan of artichokes.  I will admit that they intrigue me, though.  They look cool and weird at the same time.  And they are quite a delicacy in Italy, especially Rome. I have only had…