There’s so much that goes into planning a trip to France or Italy. Booking plane tickets, designing your itinerary and everything in between. It’s easy to focus on all the exciting parts of travel planning. It stands to reason, some of…
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Visiting Ostuni was one of the highlights of my Puglia trip. I was charmed immediately by this medieval walled city, especially the città vecchia, old town, with its tiny jumble of alleyways. Many entice you with a small slice of blue sky or…
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Paris has her fair share of green spaces, quiet spots and parks. In fact, it’s one of the things I love so much about the city. Parks are a great respite from busy sightseeing and perfect places to lay your blanket for picnics.…
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Whenever I’m engaged in conversation about what I do for a living, the other person’s reaction is mostly predictable. First, a look of zoned-out wanderlust washes over their face. I can see them dreaming of laying on a colorful umbrella-shaded lounge…
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Whenever I hear of a new foodie hot spot opening in Paris, it immediately gets bookmarked for my next visit. Right alongside the other 437 places on my ever-growing-list. There was so much buzz around Maison Plisson Paris, I couldn’t help but practically…
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Visiting Marseillan France wasn’t really at the top of my bucket list, but it happened to be where my barge cruise sailed from. It’s a popular spot for boats and barges heading down the Canal du Midi. I was actually…
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As a traveler, it’s hard to keep up with changes – especially in larger cities like Rome. I often keep track of changes for clients and readers, and write posts like this one. If you’re planning a trip to Italy this year and want to…
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You could spend a lifetime eating, sightseeing and exploring mainland Italy without running out of ideas. There are even plenty of opportunities for coastal views and relaxation in places like Positano, Cinque Terre or Puglia. But for those looking for a unique Italian experience, you should consider…
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Poor France. It’s gotten such a bad wrap lately due to terrorism in both Paris and Nice. Many travelers are a bit cautious, or downright terrified of traveling to France these days. But, France is such a beautiful country and it…