robin

As someone who adores France and has come to appreciate its quirkiness and differences, I can tell you that isn’t always the case when I talk to people in both my real life and my Internet life.  I am still…

Verona is not always on the top ten list of places to visit in northern Italy as many people prefer to go to Milan or Venice.  It is, however well worth a visit as I found out when I went…

You may remember I posted Italian language terms for food shopping in Italy, which should be helpful for your travels.  But at some point during your trip, you’re obviously going to venture out to eat. Truth be told, if you’re…

One of the greatest pleasures in traveling to Italy is eating all the yummy Italian food, so you certainly don’t want to miss out because you got lost in translation. Whether you’re renting an apartment and need to shop for…

Keep Calm and Travel On.  Pretty inspiring words actually.  A traveler’s mantra that when repeated often, can help get one through all sorts of stressful travel situations.  And a good reminder that should appear at the top of any good…

Puglia Italy is a great value travel destination, perfect for those who want an authentic experience, but it’s also a spot where foodies will be overjoyed with the array of tasty options. One post can’t really begin to describe all the…

During my visit to Puglia, I was lucky enough to stay for a bit at Borgo Egnazia.  Since luxury accommodations aren’t usually on my list, it was certainly a special treat to spend time in one of the Leading Hotels of…

For those of you who don’t know, I often credit Frances Mayes for being the catalyst for changing my life, finding my passion and calling in my career and my love affair with Italy.  If it weren’t for her, Italy wouldn’t…

It’s no secret I like lesser known, off-the-beaten-path places and the region of Le Marche Italy makes the cut.  It’s in these areas that a very authentic experience can be had.  The area shares a border to the west with…