Travel

Wineries…Italian Style

It’s about the wine, for sure, but this is Italy, so it’s also about food and talk. A visit to an American winery can be enjoyable, but it usually doesn’t last very long. You stand...

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Going on Safari

An amazing adventure in the lap of luxury. You’re not going to see any pictures of animals in the wild. There are plenty of places you can find those. Instead, my focus is on what the...

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The Mayor of Cinque Terre

A tour guide with more than just some facts and figures. Occasionally I will do private tours, particularly if I’m pressed for time and in a city I’m unfamiliar with. I rely mostly on...

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Lazio, Italy — Part 1

Ancient and medieval villages in northern Lazio. Anyone who’s been to Italy, has been to Rome. And if you’ve been to Tuscany you’ve probably visited the hill towns. In this piece we...