I love to travel, and as soon as my trip is done I begin planning my next adventure. Having a vacation planned always gives you something to look forward to as you count the days until it arrives with great anticipation. A trip to someplace new is always exciting. Even revisiting a familiar destination isContinue reading “Travel Memories”
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Castello di Meleto – Chianti in Tuscany
When I picture Tuscany I see the rolling green hills of Chianti that stretch on as far as the horizon covered in a patchwork of rows and rows of grape vines. Orchards of silver toned olive trees dot the landscape as well adding even more color and texture. Meticulously manicured and methodically laid out, theContinue reading “Castello di Meleto – Chianti in Tuscany”
Something Magical Happens Here -The Piazza della Rotonda – Rome
As soon as I arrive in Rome Piazza della Rotonda is always my first destination. It’s a place that feels as warm as your favorite comfort food on any day that you just needed a little peace and tranquility. Something feels spiritual about this place, and being in the close proximity of the marvelous PantheonContinue reading “Something Magical Happens Here -The Piazza della Rotonda – Rome”
Riding The Italian Trains
Traveling by train in Italy is very pleasant and actually extremely simple to navigate even if you are new to the country. Throughout Italy most major cities and smaller towns as well have stops on what is a very extensive rail network. So if you are not renting a car and are looking to seeContinue reading “Riding The Italian Trains”
Lunch With Pavarotti at De Santis in Milan
Did I ever tell you about the time I had lunch with the famous Italian opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti? Well… In preparation for my visit to Milan I brought with me a list of restaurants I wanted to try. Researching the local cuisine of any city I go to now has become a habit andContinue reading “Lunch With Pavarotti at De Santis in Milan”
Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink
Rome Italy. A big city. Busy, crowded, loud, moving always. Sometimes I like to just sit and relax and be alone in a crowd. A great place to do just this is one of my favorite little bars called the Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink, or as I simply call it, “The Turtle Bar”. ThisContinue reading “Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink”
The Big Nose
Who’s thirsty? All over Italy are water fountains that continuously run clean, fresh, great tasting water. You may have noticed them. The Italians call them “Nasone”, the big nose. You can see how the name stuck! On a hot day in Rome you can find these fountains in almost every large piazza. So never drinkContinue reading “The Big Nose”
Bottega del Vino – La Coloniale – Milano
While strolling the streets near my hotel I came across a jewel of a Milano landmark, The Botega Del Vino – La Coloniale, a wonderful enoteca/bar/and wine shop. The Botega Del Vino opened in 1969 and has been serving locals fine wines and aperitivo ever since. This wine store and bar is cozy and warmContinue reading “Bottega del Vino – La Coloniale – Milano”
5 Things You Must Do in Lisbon
Ahhh Lisbon, or Lisboa as it reads in Portuguese. What a jewel of a city. Lisbon is often overlooked by those traveling to Europe and this was my first time to Portugal’s capitol. I don’t know what took me so long to get there, but like most others I hadn’t given it the priority thatContinue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Lisbon”
Ginjinha, A Taste of Lisbon
Lisbon has several foods it is known for such as pasteis de nata, a small custard tart, canned fish and seafood, and a cherry liqueur called ginjinha. It’s a very tasty sweet alcohol that the Portuguese drink from a shot glass. Sipping it for it’s sweet cherry taste and the warmth going down is veryContinue reading “Ginjinha, A Taste of Lisbon”
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