February 2010

It would be hard to imagine a trip to Florence without taking advantage of the amazing selection of wine the city has to offer.  Since Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region, you’ll find many wine bars in Florence…

If you are a friend of this blog, you know that Travel Tip Tuesday isn’t always a list of travel tips.  Occasionally it is a platform for me to bitch about ridiculous travel rules, decisions and fees. Stupid airline fees,…

Perhaps the best bet in the Hudson Valley for a gourmet breakfast or lunch at rock bottom prices is just a seven minute drive from my house. It’s the Apple Pie Bakery and Café, at the famed Culinary Institute of America.…

We interrupt our normal Travel Photo Friday schedule to bring you something a bit more sinful and delicious today. Yep, that’s right.  It’s World Nutella Day! I have always been a fan of Nutella, but it wasn’t until a few…

Very few people seem able to escape the effects of our recession.  I propose that perhaps the only solution is to pack up and head off to France, realizing that while the amount of dollars and cents in our pockets might…

A few weeks ago we talked about how to avoid luggage problems and also how to prevent it.  But what do you do when you find yourself with the lost, stolen or damaged luggage?  Travelers of yesteryear, before the age…

Rustically beautiful, the Etruscan wine country is an appealing destination for travelers. Fortunately, Tuscany boasts quite a few accommodations that can bring guests a natural, organic experience. Located on working vineyards, these places allow you to sample their own olive…