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I can’t think of a reason why I would need, or want, to sleep in an airport.  I have a hard enough time sleeping on the plane!  Also, trouble sitting there for the required two hours before boarding time.   …

Well, we have seen Roman windows, Roman doors, and what's behind the doorways.  I think the next logical collection should be the Roman door knockers.  Don't you? Here are my favorites.  And as always- I'd like your vote for your…

I have been on an Italian kick for a few weeks now.  But, this week,  I had a huge craving for French cheese.  Aka, fromage.  I remember how much I love it- and decided to dedicate a Love Thursday post…

By now you better know that I am a huge proponent of traveling light. Carry-on only is what I reccommend, for reasons too many to mention today. But contrary to many beliefs there isn't an industry standard.  Each airline actually…

As promised, I have finally gotten around to show you my collection of Roman door pictures. If you missed it, I have previous photo posts of French Doorways, Roman Windows the Campo dei Fiori market and what you see Behind the Italian…

Macaron {mah kah ronh} As a kid growing up I watched my grandmother enjoy macaroons {mack ah roons}.  The coconut ones. Yes, the ones that weigh five pounds per cookie.  And leave half and inch of residual oil behind on…

Oh there is just something about those old Italian windows.  You know by now that I have a fetish for windows and doors, among other things.  Last week I showed you a collection of photos sneaking a peak behind Italian…

A few weeks ago, a good blogging friend of mine wrote to me, telling the story of the horrible experience she had putting up a family member in her home for a ten day vacation. She was nice enough to…

You may remember that my first trip to Rome was a bit of a debacle.  It wasn't exactly on my list of the Top 5, not even my Top 10 places to return to in Italy. But, then a ridiculous…