Rome, the eternal city. Who doesn’t love Rome? I fell in love the moment I landed there and have continued to go back there year after year. It is a fabulous city! There are so many things to see and do in Rome. But one thing that makes Rome so much better is if …
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Luxury Tuscany, Italy: A Journey for the Soul Montestigliano is a place for the soul, a place of rest, a place of comfort. It is not just a trip you take, but a journey that takes you. A journey to see how others live, how life functions, not in your own country; but in a …
Images and stories of Ancient Rome dominate awareness of the city, and its enduring legacy is the primary attraction for millions of people who visit each year. The standing structures, iconic ruins and famous sites fill countless must-see lists, and many people enjoy exploring Rome on their own or taking tours that highlight individual sites. …
The Palio – Tensions in the crowd grow wild as one by one the horses appear with their barebacked jockeys on the track and take to the line. The church has already blessed these horses and their riders prior to their arrival. It is the peak of the social calendar, a horserace that completes 3 laps around …
I am a city girl, even though I grew up in a small town, I have been living the city life now longer and officially have adapted to large city living; although I do appreciate the beauty and simple life of the country. So imagine my surprise on a recent trip to Ireland when I …
This year I attended a conference held in Dublin, Ireland. I had been to Ireland before, but never to the capital city and it was such a great experience. This is one of the places in the world where, I believe, the people of the country make such a difference. The Irish are resilient, …
I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a winery while on my visit to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It still amazes me that a woman, Ruenza Santandrea, is the “Presidente” of Gruppo Cevico vini Romagnoli, the company that owns this winery in the area of Castel Bolognese called Tenuta Masselina. And soon I will …
Genoa, I return to you, like a long lost friend, you have become a welcoming sight. So few Americans make their way into the trap of your charm, your beauty, and of course, your pesto. Yet soon, I believe your region of Liguria will make it into the hearts of tourists worldwide, but secretly …
The Clarion Collection in Bergen, Norway As soon as I walked in the door and saw the eclectic purple furniture with the flowing Calla Lillies, I knew I was going to like this place. Between the purple leather sofa, the tall, purple, and silver chairs, and the chandelier, it was a hip joint. The decor …
Berlin, Germany Karma Travel: I believe in karma. Not in an Indian religious sense, although they have a good concept: any “action” or “deed” causes the cycle of cause and effect to occur. It seems that whatever I give to the universe, it usually gives it back to me in one way or another! This lesson comes …
Gelato in Rome Looking for the Best Gelato in Rome! We headed down Via dei Coronari knowing it was around here somewhere. We had been here before and knew we had to find it again. We were somewhere near Piazza Navona when we ended up finding it tucked in an alleyway beside a stone stairway with a secret-like …
The German dance floor of Clarchens Ballhaus has seen it all, from the tango in 1913 to the Cuban Rumba (banned by the Nazis) to the Macarena and, more recently, was actually used as a set for a Quentin Tarantino film! But in all honestly, it was one of the best experiences I ever had …