Sniffing Out “Black Gold” in the Hills of Umbria
When I first visited Umbria years ago and was told we were going to have a special local dish with truffles, I was expecting chocolate!
When I first visited Umbria years ago and was told we were going to have a special local dish with truffles, I was expecting chocolate!
“Love and understand the Italians, for the people are more marvelous than the land.” —E. M. Forster When I started to write about the “face
Il Complesso di San Lorenzo The San Lorenzo Complex That the Medici family acquired enormous power and wealth as bankers and financiers and influenced the
La Dolce Vita on the Amalfi! ** Superior! Superb! Superlative! 5-Star! ** La Sponda is located in the acclaimed Le Sirenuse Hotel in the heart
The People You Meet Along the Way… I became acquainted with Marisa Convento on Twitter! Yes, Twitter. A fan of Venice and planning a return
Venice and masks are inseparable. It’s impossible to visit Venice and not see shops filled with fanciful, fantastic designs. From the authentic, handmade papier-mâché versions
Several years ago, I entered a contest sponsored by a fellow blogger from Venice. The prize was a lovely cameo from Gioielleria Eredi di Jovon.
Venice Through My Eyes–Reflections on La Serenissima… There are two ways to enjoy Venice…on foot and on water! Every calle and footbridge offers another spectacular
The Duomo di Orvieto almost defies description! It is truly stunning and spectacular!
You may have never heard of Martina Franca, another charming picturesque town in Puglia, Italy. That’s okay, I had never heard of it either until