If you are a friend of this blog, you know that Travel Tip Tuesday isn’t always a list of travel tips. Occasionally it is a platform for me to bitch about ridiculous travel rules, decisions and fees. Stupid airline fees,…
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Perhaps the best bet in the Hudson Valley for a gourmet breakfast or lunch at rock bottom prices is just a seven minute drive from my house. It’s the Apple Pie Bakery and Café, at the famed Culinary Institute of America.…
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We interrupt our normal Travel Photo Friday schedule to bring you something a bit more sinful and delicious today. Yep, that’s right. It’s World Nutella Day! I have always been a fan of Nutella, but it wasn’t until a few…
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Very few people seem able to escape the effects of our recession. I propose that perhaps the only solution is to pack up and head off to France, realizing that while the amount of dollars and cents in our pockets might…
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Travel Tip Tuesday : How to Deal with Lost, Stolen or Damaged Luggage
A few weeks ago we talked about how to avoid luggage problems and also how to prevent it. But what do you do when you find yourself with the lost, stolen or damaged luggage? Travelers of yesteryear, before the age…
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Rustically beautiful, the Etruscan wine country is an appealing destination for travelers. Fortunately, Tuscany boasts quite a few accommodations that can bring guests a natural, organic experience. Located on working vineyards, these places allow you to sample their own olive…
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The Internet, blogs and video have made arm-chair travelers the world over very happy people indeed. It is easier than ever to make virtual visits all over the globe. But nothing beats good old-fashioned book readin’. Descriptions in many books allow…
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By now you should know that I am a budget traveler at heart. And I love helping others save money on travel as well. And while I think I have my fair share of good ideas, tips and suggestions in…
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When I think back on my most memorable travel experiences they were ones that seemed to affect each and every part of me. These were places where beauty could be seen, touched, smelled and even tasted. In that spirit I…