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About six weeks ago, I attended a two-day travel blogging conference in New York City, called TBEX.  Far be it from me to not scout out the area’s good eats before I go. I was over the moon the find…

A month or so ago, I was contacted by the powers-that-be regarding a new product.  I’m always up for trying out a new product and being able to give my honest opinion, be it good or bad, to my readers.…

The tree-lined boulevards complete with high-end shops, cafés, restaurants, and hotels, have come to define Paris.  These distinguished wide boulevards are the work of Baron Haussman, Paris’ urban planner during the 19th century.  He rebuilt the streets of Paris between…

Well, I can’t believe that it’s the first Friday in August already. And you know what that means! Time to feature another reader’s travel photo. Todays photo is from Vicki Floyd, who is a fellow Italophile. She has offered up…

Rome is known for its vivid nightlife; however, the club-scene is not for everyone.  If you want to enjoy a quieter but still entertaining evening, head to one of Rome’s many wine bars.  Over the past few years, wine bars,…

You’ve seen the gorgeous pictures of the French Riviera, boasting its lofty cliffs that overlook the sparkling blue water and the many yachts and sailboats that visit the ports each year.  To say the least, the French Riviera is breathtaking. …

You may remember a Travel Tip Tuesday a while back where I talked about finding budget accommodations when traveling to Europe.  I have even covered cheap sleeps in Paris and in Italy. As luck would have it a whole new…

Visiting museums will teach you about the culture and history of a region, especially in Italy with its Renaissance influences.  You can see the talent of artists and architects from their paintings and buildings, their masterpieces.  However, by walking through…

While in a picturesque foreign country, like France, it’s great to check out the bustling cities and the famous artwork, but don’t forget to enjoy the more natural side. Beauty doesn’t require complex architecture or a practiced paintbrush—it can be…