Many who are interested in travel are aware of the allures of visiting Italy; delicious food, beautiful art, interesting history. But what quite a few people may not know is that Italy also has great water. I’m not talking about bottled…
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Once upon a time, there was a man called Shakespeare who penned a story set in Verona, Italy called Romeo and Juliet. And though the story was fictional, the Casa di Giulietta, a lovely courtyard with a house and balcony…
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This month’s Travel Photo Friday shot was submitted by Joshua Forest. Joshua writes : I really like the foggy photos of the Boboli Gardens because you almost never see them that way. Usually the pictures you see are all of the perfect…
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As you know, last Friday should have been Travel Photo Friday. But more pressing and delicious things took priority – namely World Nutella Day 2010. So, I am making up for it this week. This months photo is a stunning…
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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…
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With the US dollar falling, it’s getting increasingly difficult to find good wine from Italy that is affordable. It is almost unheard of to get a quality Chianti Classico Riserva, for under $25. But, when I do, I do the…
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Of all the Tuscan vineyards we visited in Chianti, Monsanto was my absolute favorite. The winery is located in a lovely part of Tuscany. The hills are green and rolling, the roads small and winding, and the views…spectacular. I don’t…