I was taken by A Thousand Days in Tuscany by Marlena de Blasi from the very beginning. She knows how to tell a tale and draws her readers along with her breathless narrative.
There is a passion and intensity that emanates from an older woman who und
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As one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, there’s this desire for visitors to “be Italian” if only for a few days. After all, when you think of Italy, what do you think of? Food…wine…art…his
Read more…Many places throughout the world have been dubbed “the Venice of so-and-so,” serving to highlight the fact that there’s nothing quite like Italy’s somewhat crumbling yet still highly romantic former city state, consisting of 118 islands floating on
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Ten of the World's Most Romantic Cities for Valentine's Dayby Vladimira Velikova V.D. (as inValentine's Day) is upon us again this week, and sometimes overhyped though it is, for many of us romantics it's still kind of sweet to have a special day th
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by Marco Pontuali The Eternal City is, of course, famously an enormous trove of outdoor public art. Not just buildings and monuments but also hundreds upon hundreds of statues, from classical antiquity through the 20th century. And about a particul
Christmas in the UK, where I grew up, thrives on tradition. Although conventionally described as a Christian celebration, a British Christmas has roots in ancient pagan festivals, subsequently layered with influences from around the world. In today's
Read more…I'm reading about the new law that bans people from eating near historic monuments. Is this going too far?
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I'm gonna spend one week there. Please recommend some scenic spots,thanks.
Read more…When my husband, Bill, suggested we spend a few days in Rome before embarking on our recent Mediterranean cruise I must admit I felt lukewarm about the prospect. Rome or even Italy for that matter did not head up my list of must-see places.
Why? Beca
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Read more…I have 2 clients visiting Italy May 8th - 22nd. They are there for 2 weeks and are planning on picking up a tour for the southern part of Italy from Rome for 2-3 days.
For the remainder of the time they are planning on getting hotels/b&b's and takin
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Read more…I am truly sad for what happened last Friday, Jan 13th 2012. I am Italian, Venetian. I love my country and I am proud of being Italian. But this tragedy could be avoided. No excuse. Things like this make me feel a little less proud of being Italian.
Read more…Ladies, Join us for an amzing tour of Venice, Florence and Rome. Enjoy fine wine tasting in Tuscany and a Tuscan cooking class. Explore the museums of Florence and history of the beautiful destination. Venice is most breathtaking and you simply get l
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