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Not everyone can afford to stay at 5-star hotels or glorious spacious villas when traveling to the Bel Paese.  And though at this point, I think everyone knows enough to surf on-line for discount hotels or  hostels- there are some…

Discovering a culture through its food and drink can be just as much fun as exploring the destination itself. We all know that France is known for their haute cuisine, as well as their fashion. Well, there are a few…

Well, the cold weather is setting in, and I couldn't think of a better time for a little warm weather escape. This Travel Photo Friday, we are headed to the Turks & Caicos! My dear friend Amanda and her new…

Hi all! Just wanted to drop a little note, in case you happen to be living in or visiting the beautiful Hudson Valley this month. I will be participating in a few Holiday Shows in my area, selling my photography,…

Though it has been awhile since I’ve visited the magical city of Venice, I was reminiscing the other day about the many wonderful things I loved and experienced there. Venice will always hold a special place in my heart for…

One of my initial motivations for doing a Travel Tip Tuesday was to have a medium for readers and experienced travelers to impart their infinite wisdom and useful knowledge on the masses. And though, I don’t get enough travel tips…

France, specifically Paris, does not have the same system of sales and markdowns that we do here in the US. Rather, they have certain times of the year where everything is on sale. These are advertised as soldes, or sales and…

Fall is upon us and so is my desire to eat earthy, stick-to-your-ribs dishes.  And that means cooking with mushrooms.  Mushrooms in stew, pasta, soup or even sauteed in a gravy to pour over steaks. Today we are cooking them…

Congratulations!  You have made the decision to stick it to the man (or should I say the airlines)- and have made a commitment to carry-on your luggage from this. day. forward. But what now?  What should you buy? There are…