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July 2011

  • At first glance, one would think this photo was taken in France.  But it was actually snapped on the grounds of The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island, part of the Historic Newport Mansions collection. Since the mansion’s design is based on…

  • This week’s image is one of my Florence favorites.  A close-up shot of the terracotta-tiled roof of the Duomo. This shot was taken from the nearby Campanile, known as Giotto’s bell tower. Looking back, I actually can’t believe I climbed…

  • photo credit : flickr Supper clubs have been around for years, and Paris now has their fare share.  These part dinner clubs-part social clubs are a great way for foodies to experience a great meal while connecting with locals and…

  • This week’s image is a night photo of the Arch of Constantine, which has stood near the Colosseum in Rome since 315.  Much smaller than the famous Arch of Titus, it was erected to commemorate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius in…

  • This month’s Travel Photo Friday is a shot of a boulangerie in the Porte Doree area of Paris, submitted by blog reader Heidi Shaker Luna. Heidi said this about her photo: “I stayed near this boulangerie during the winter, when…