Late last year the folks at Tripbase had a fun idea. They selected a few travel bloggers, travel writers and travel experts to contribute three best kept travel secrets. And once they contributed, similar to other blog memes out there,…
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You know how I feel about Italy and Italian food. It’s love. Always love. And though I know quite a bit about the food in Northern and Central Italy, other than fish, lemons and limoncello that I sampled on the…
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Cemeteries usually aren’t at the top of any travel itinerary, particularly not one for the French Riviera. Beautiful beaches? Check. Decadent seafood dishes and gelato in every flavor? Check. Winding streets and bright colored buildings? Check. Ancient graves and tombs?…
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The Euro to Dollar ratio has been steadily dropping, which is making European travel cheaper for those on this side of the pond. Yesterday, I ran across a BBC article, which stated that the Euro is at a four-year low compared…
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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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Located on the Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline, made up of “The Five Lands” or the five villages: Vernazza, Corniglia, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore, and Manarola. The Cinque Terre is so appealing because it does not display…
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For some people, a favorite travel memory is a good meal, a stunning piece of architecture or a glass of full-bodied wine at sunset. Me? I’m fond of mild panic. Picture me sitting under a clacking departure sign at the…
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It has been argued that the French are experts in luxury and for some the city of Paris is synonymous with the term. While there may be many of you who would argue this point, it is hard to deny…
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Today’s Travel Photo Friday shot was sent in by Andy Hayes of Sharing Travel Experiences. This is a shot from the 8 o’clock light show. The best view is from a junk boat; if you take the 7:45PM departure, you’ll…