October 2010

As a huge proponent of budget travel, I get excited when I see things pop up for free or very cheap in Europe.  And I get even more excited about sharing them with you. This Travel Tip Tuesday I am…

In ancient times, the best way to protect your city was to fortify it. This meant building large walls, towers and other barriers that kept your people safe. Think the Great Wall of China on a much smaller scale. As…

I love a good Italian memoir.  I seriously can’t ever get enough of them.  I’ll scour the Internet and my local library catalog for old ones, new ones, any ol ones really. I’ll admit that when the publishers of Marcus…

You know how I’m always on the lookout for functional products that make life easier?  Well, I am.  And when said products enable folks to pack lighter and keep the planet green, while remaining somewhat stylish, it makes the Carry…

During my year in Italy I traveled by plane, train, taxi, car, bike and bus. I saw Italy through more windows than I can count and yet one particular journey stands out in my mind. It was a warm Saturday…

I spend the majority of my day on the Internet.  And while sometimes that gives me a headache, eye strain and carpal tunnel, it also gives me constant exposure to content.  I peruse so many things on other blogs, Facebook…

It is no secret that France is world-renowned for their outstanding wines.  But honestly, when you hear wine and France – your mind’s eye and taste buds are automatically drawn to the reds of Burgundy and Bordeaux, the clay soil of Chateâuneuf-du-Pape…

I’ve written about plenty of travel apps for both the iPhone and Blackberry before.  Specifically apps for Rome, Paris and free Blackberry apps. But, with technology moving at the speed of light – there’s always something new that pops up.…

Mossimo Ferragamo, son of the famous high-end Italian fashion designer and Chairman of Ferragamo USA , has set up a different kind of shop in Tuscany – a private, luxe, members-only vacation club called Castiglion del Bosco – or CdB…