robin

1. Italy has three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli. 2. Italy is often called the Bel Paese, which mean beautiful country. 3. Italy is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – more than 40. 4.…

Sometimes there’s nothing more enjoyable than a big bowl of pasta topped with tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese from Italy.  While it’s hard to decipher why we find this simple starch so addicting, it is certain that we…

Today’s Travel Photo Friday shot was submitted by Ron Dubin.  Ron is a professional photographer who has traveled extensively in Bolivia.  In fact, he published a book about it! Ron writes this about his photo: We had just arrived in…

When I think of Italy, I usually think of fine wine and food, art history, churches and monuments—but majestic castles typically do not come to mind. Yet throughout Italy, there are so many castles to see! One area that seems…

Every traveler has their own collection of horror stories.  Some are worse than others, I’m sure.  Often horror stories involve things that just can’t be helped, avoided or prevented. Perhaps it’s why the phrase, “Go with the flow” came to…

These days it’s all about going green, natural, organic, or anything else that is friendly to the environment (and to our bodies).  When you’re home, it’s easy to support local farms through farmers’ markets or buy organic goods from the…

Florence is loaded with history, art, and culture that will keep you busy (and in awe) for days.  Unfortunately, entries to most of the famous and popular sites can get pricey, especially if you aren’t a member of the EU. …

Artsy, funky, stylish and colorful are all ways to describe design hotels and each of these hotels in France has a very distinctive modern style.  If clean lines, bold colors and simplicity are design elements that suit your taste, then…

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…