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Life is a Journey, Not a Destination – TRAMS
“I made up my mind not to care so much about the destination, and simply enjoy the journey.” ― David Archuleta …
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Cooking Class:
Pasta/Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
This was a fun cooking class at a person’s home. Everyone worked in the dining area and got creative with their shapes of the…
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Video: Sperlonga Beach in Italy –
A great day trip from Rome
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Aperitivo, Aperitif, Apericena – What is it?
It’s all about food & a drink in Italy!
This pre-dinner Italian ritual is known by many names: Aperitivo, Aperitif and Apericena. Which is correct? I have heard all of the variations while…
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Rare Event – Snow in Rome! True Story
When I moved to Rome, people asked, “Why Rome?” My answer was simple – I could get a long term stay Visa to Italy AND I…
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Fun, Crazy Obstacle Course Race through an Italian Village: Scigamatt
What a thrill! This is one of my top ranking adventure experiences while living in Italy. There’s much more to Italy than the museums,…
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The Best Tour: Veuve Clicquot Champagne Cellar
A dream come true for me – going not only to THE Champagne region, but specifically to what I consider heaven, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne…
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Budapest Christmas Market and Festivities
The Budapest Christmas Market is spectacular. I found Budapest’s market to be special because of how they set-up the market within the large central square…
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Untitled Photo Budapest
What’s your title for this photo? One of the strangest unplanned photos from my travels – Budapest. While taking a photo through the glass…
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Morocco Food Market & Culture
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Christmas Market:
COLMAR, France
Going to Colmar, France seemed as though I stepped into the story of Hansel & Gretel. What an enchanting town! (Click images to enlarge,…
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What to do on a Sunday in Milan? Naviglio Antiques Market !
The Naviglio area of Milan is neat! Before, during or after the antiques market wander around the many unique shops and galleries along the…
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Sunflower Hunt in Italy
Sunflowers in Italy – Wow! Sunflowers to me are a happy flower – they look like little smiling faces surrounded by a ring of…
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Anguillara, Lake Bracciano – Bike Day-Trip
Christmas Market: PRAGUE
(A must do)
The Christmas market in Prague is Magical….a Fairy-Tale setting….a Winter Wonderland!!! The city of Prague is a fairy tale in itself and then add…
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Frascati, Italy….
Porchetta, Villas and Crisp White Wine!
Frascati, Italy…. Easy day-trip from Rome 20 km South-east of Rome in the Castelli Romano area 25 minute train ride from Termini Train Station…
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Christmas Market: Milan, Italy
The Milan Christmas Market is in a perfect setting with the beautiful Duomo (Milan Cathedral) as the backdrop and framed by the Piazza Reale….
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Villa Ada Park – Rome, Italy
Peaceful city park with bicycle rental, walking paths, lake & a cafe, plus annual live music festivals. Villa Ada is the second largest (450…
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Rose Garden in Rome – Perfect Outing
Rome’s Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) I was fortunate to go out with some friends and get introduced to the Aventino area of Rome. In…
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Walking photo tour: Lake Bracciano
Lake Bracciano is just about an hour’s train ride from Rome and makes for a great getaway to a quaint town, beautiful castle and…
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