
Summer Beach Reads
Need a great summer beach read book? Here are a few of the many great ...
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The Top 10 Reasons to (not) Use a Selfie Stick on Vacation
When photographing yourself in front of a historical, religious, or natural site using a selfie ...
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You’re Renting a Car in Italy … Now What?
First of all, compare offers from different rental agencies, but make sure the quotes are ...
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Siena Palio – Get ready for this year’s race!
Do you want a quick primer for the Siena Palio Horse Race? Start reading, as the activities ...
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7 Beach Reads for Summer
Looking for a book or two for that summer vacation? It's summer time with ...
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Two Wines & One Grape
Many people are familiar with Brunello di Montalcino wines, grown and produced in the Tuscany ...
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Brunello di Montalcino’s Budbreak…Up Close and Personal
Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita ...
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How to Kiss an Italian
Hmm…got your attention, didn’t I? If you’ve been around Italian families, or traveled in Italy, ...
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A Passion for Travel
Why do people have a passion for travel? I think I know why. Let’s talk ...
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Imagine Yourself in Italy for Valentine’s Day
Imagine Yourself in Italy on Valentine’s Day Let Italy inspire your celebration this Year! ...
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Five things to pack — or not! – Part 3
You peer at a small carry-on suitcase—or whatever luggage you plan to bring—and are stumped ...
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The Wine Regions of Italy – Part 1
In Italy, wine and politics mix. Twenty wine regions, which are also political divisions, dot ...
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Five things to pack — or not! – Part 2
You are only days away from your trip abroad and now it’s time to ...
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The Real Italian Dinner – it’s so much more than pasta!
The traditional Italian dinner in a ristorante, or restaurant, is a lingering multi-course meal ...
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Five things to pack — or not! – Part I
You are headed to Europe and now face that dreaded, much anticipated, terrorizing prospect—packing. What ...
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DOCG, DOC, IGT, and VDT Italian Wines – What do these mean?
You see the row of Italian wines in your local wine store and they carry ...
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Silencing the Pre-Packing Jitters
Why is the prospect of packing for a European vacation so befuddling, terrifying, or confusing? ...
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Planning a Winter Trip to Italy?
Thinking of traveling to Italy in December or January? What holidays occur that should you ...
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Things to do before you go
Your trip abroad is around the corner. But have you covered all the pre-trip essentials? ...
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The Secret of Italy’s Food
I love to cook. I could give you all the “impressive” reasons for this fact ...
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Tips to Start Your Journey to Italy
I love Tuscany. That’s not really a surprise, is it? But the first time I ...
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