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  Over the years I’ve researched and booked many Paris apartments for my clients, so I know a thing or two about the process. I’ve also written about how renting an apartment isn’t for everyone. For those who are new…

For those of you who don’t know, I often credit Frances Mayes for being the catalyst for changing my life, finding my passion and calling in my career and my love affair with Italy.  If it weren’t for her, Italy wouldn’t…

Photo: fotologic Anyone who has ever planned a trip to the Bel Paese on their own  is very familiar with the big names in Italy travel guides.  Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, Rick Steves and DK Eyewitness travel books all top…

I am embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t heard of David Farley or his book until I saw him on a panel at a TBEX Travel Conference that I attended over the summer. And that’s a shame really.  After hearing…

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…

By now it’s no secret that author Susan Van Allen’s ‘100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go’ is resonating with female travelers and Italophiles all over the globe.  I’ll admit that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on…

If you love food, wine and Italy – we have a real treat for you today. Author of the book, Barolo – a story about his six months in the village of Barolo, Italy – drinking the wine of the…

The Internet, blogs and video have made arm-chair travelers the world over very happy people indeed. It is easier than ever to make virtual visits all over the globe.  But nothing beats good old-fashioned book readin’. Descriptions in many books allow…

Happy Sunday all! It’s that time again.  Time to announce another winner. Secretly I love announcing winners, though I always feel a bit of sadness for all the nice folks that didn’t win. Double edged sword. Thank you all for…