November 2009

When I started this blog over 6 years ago, it was because after return visits from both France and Italy, I realized that one of the things I loved so much was the culture and lifestyles of these countries. And…

For those of you who don’t know Nan McElroy, she is an American expat living in Venice, Italy (jealous, maybe a little!). Matter of fact, her website is called Living Venice. How appropriate! I have had the pleasure of getting…

This Travel Tip Tuesday, Cherrye and I are both doing interviews with people in the Travel Industry.  You’ll have to wait until the end to find out who Cherrye is interviewing.  It’s sort of a surprise! But until then, let’s…

I am so excited to have Kathy McCabe, the founder of the award-winning newsletter, Dream of Italy, stopping by today! Kathy and I have partnered together before – in fact, you can see my contribution in her new FREE Christmas…

I am a self-confessed wino. I know a thing or two about wine and have mostly been sticking to budget French and Italian wines, with a penchant for reds. But I dabble. I am not one who is an expert…

By now, you know that I love reading books and memoirs that involve my twin passions, France and Italy. I have mentioned several other Italian books that I have read and loved, and even have a few recommendations in my…

Last Travel Tip Tuesday we covered cheap accommodation in Italy. This week, it’s my other twin passion we are covering- Paris. Paris is definitely one of the chicest and most expensive cities to visit in Europe, but regardless of whether…

  Many a photo of Paris taken from the banks of the Seine, contain these large dark green (often dented and graffitied) metal boxes perched precariously atop the cement walls lining the embankments that run both sides of the river.…

  Roasting tomatoes is so very easy- and it gives them a delicious sweet flavor!   The process couldn't be simpler, really.  And roasted tomatoes make a perfect pasta topping when you are looking for something quick! Start with a…