As a huge proponent of budget travel, I get excited when I see things pop up for free or very cheap in Europe. And I get even more excited about sharing them with you. This Travel Tip Tuesday I am…
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Italy
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I love a good Italian memoir. I seriously can’t ever get enough of them. I’ll scour the Internet and my local library catalog for old ones, new ones, any ol ones really. I’ll admit that when the publishers of Marcus…
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During my year in Italy I traveled by plane, train, taxi, car, bike and bus. I saw Italy through more windows than I can count and yet one particular journey stands out in my mind. It was a warm Saturday…
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Mossimo Ferragamo, son of the famous high-end Italian fashion designer and Chairman of Ferragamo USA , has set up a different kind of shop in Tuscany – a private, luxe, members-only vacation club called Castiglion del Bosco – or CdB…
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Many who are interested in travel are aware of the allures of visiting Italy; delicious food, beautiful art, interesting history. But what quite a few people may not know is that Italy also has great water. I’m not talking about bottled…
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We visit Italy—especially Tuscany—for the delicious food and wine, and the splendid historical art and architecture from the Romans and the Renaissance. The Italian countryside holds many treasures as well: ancient ruins from the mysterious Etruscans, the rulers of Italy…
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By now it’s no secret that author Susan Van Allen’s ‘100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go’ is resonating with female travelers and Italophiles all over the globe. I’ll admit that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on…
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Visiting museums will teach you about the culture and history of a region, especially in Italy with its Renaissance influences. You can see the talent of artists and architects from their paintings and buildings, their masterpieces. However, by walking through…
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If you’re a fan of beans, grilled meats, rustic Italian bread—eating it plain, or dipping it in olive oil—and wine, you will also be a fan of the food of the Tuscan region, particularly Florence. Traditional dishes of Florence are…