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I am excited to announce that over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be running a special series of guest posts on one of my favorite topics. France. I knew that I couldn’t be the only one out…

Good quality carry-on luggage should be somewhat stylish, lightweight {under 8 pounds is a good goal}, a pleasure to use and something that will last for a good long time if properly cared for. I may be a budget traveler,…

When in Rome it is often said do what the Romans do, but what if you found yourself standing in the center of a Roman Amphitheater in France?  Then what?  This is a question that is certainly worth answering and…

Whether  it’s called the French Riviera or the Cote d’Azur- personally I’d like to call it home.  But since that is not going to happen anytime soon, I’ll just have to enjoy this photo essay along with you. These are…

I have prepared and shared a plethora of Italian pasta dishes in the last three-plus-years on this site.  I have experimented with homemade gnocchi and gnudi before- but one thing that has alluded me was making fresh homemade pasta. Perhaps…

I’m a budget traveler at heart and those on a budget certainly can appreciate things to do on the cheap.  And as with any city, there are plenty of fun, free activities, if you only look.  This Travel Tip Tuesday,…

Normandy is situated along the English channel and a short train ride from Paris.  This year marks Normandy’s first annual Impressionist Festival beginning June 4th and lasting well into September.  Many of the paintings on display will have never been…

When travelers think of spending time on the water in Italy, they generally think of vactioning on the beautiful Amalfi coast, in Venice or even on the Cinque Terre.  And though those areas are undeniable beautiful, Italy has many equally…

As you all know, I am a huge proponent of Carry-on Travel.  And part of my success with that involves coming up with creative ways to pack smaller travel-sized products into your luggage while adhering to the TSA’s 3-1-1 liquid’s…