Pienza is one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany. It also has terrific food and wine, so naturally I visited to scope out the best places for my foodie adventure itineraries . Most travelers focus on the most popular…
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During my last research trip to Lyon, I made a stop over in Paris. I chose to explore an area I hadn’t visited for about ten years. I wanted to discover where to eat in Paris’ Canal Saint-Martin neighborhood so…
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I first became aware of Le Citizen Hotel in Paris when I was writing a monthly column for a Paris-themed website. I had received a press release announcing its opening as the first eco-friendly boutique hotel of its kind in…
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Now that travel to Italy and France is once again possible, as things are starting to slowly open back up, I though I would share a coronavirus travel update and a few tips that might help in planning that long-awaited trip. CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL…
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Since we’ve been grounded due to the Coronavirus, I’ve really been missing Italy. I can’t decide what I miss more – eating authentic Italian food or arranging food and wine focused experiences for my clients. I haven’t been able to do much travel…
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If there’s one thing I’d recommend in the Emilia-Romagna region, it’s a visit to Dozza – a street art village in Italy. You’ll need a car, but it’s only a short drive from Bologna, making it the perfect day trip. Dozza…
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An olive oil tour and tasting in Languedoc France at L’Oulibo was one of the best experiences of my Canal du Midi trip . The Languedoc is a well-known wine growing region in the South of France. As it turns out – it’s also one…
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I’ve been a carryon only traveler for over a decade and in that time I’ve tested my fair share of luggage. When I’m coaching others on packing light, making recommendations for the perfect carry-on wheelie suitcase is often where we start, so it’s…
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A Corsica vacation offers the best of two worlds; it’s the perfect fusion of South of France mixed with island life. And it offers two very different worlds as well. On one hand its coastline is heaven for beach go-ers…