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August 2010

  • We visit Italy—especially Tuscany—for the delicious food and wine, and the splendid historical art and architecture from the Romans and the Renaissance.  The Italian countryside holds many treasures as well: ancient ruins from the mysterious Etruscans, the rulers of Italy…

  • About six weeks ago, I attended a two-day travel blogging conference in New York City, called TBEX.  Far be it from me to not scout out the area’s good eats before I go. I was over the moon the find…

  • A month or so ago, I was contacted by the powers-that-be regarding a new product.  I’m always up for trying out a new product and being able to give my honest opinion, be it good or bad, to my readers.…

  • The tree-lined boulevards complete with high-end shops, cafés, restaurants, and hotels, have come to define Paris.  These distinguished wide boulevards are the work of Baron Haussman, Paris’ urban planner during the 19th century.  He rebuilt the streets of Paris between…

  • Well, I can’t believe that it’s the first Friday in August already. And you know what that means! Time to feature another reader’s travel photo. Todays photo is from Vicki Floyd, who is a fellow Italophile. She has offered up…

  • Rome is known for its vivid nightlife; however, the club-scene is not for everyone.  If you want to enjoy a quieter but still entertaining evening, head to one of Rome’s many wine bars.  Over the past few years, wine bars,…