I’ve heard Florence dismissively described as “Renaissance Disneyland” for her abundance of color, beauty and summer crowds, but you’d be hard pressed to find a greater concentration of important and incredible works of art anywhere else in the world. Practically… Continue Reading
Rome is not only the capital of Italy, it’s a world capital and feels like it. Hustle and bustle don’t begin to describe the energy of the city, with beautiful people dashing hither and yon on urgent and mysterious missions. These missions… Continue Reading
In Rome the past and the present exist side-by-side, so it isn’t difficult to see why it’s called the Eternal City. Watching people talking on cell phones while strolling past the ancient Coliseum is surreal, yet it somehow makes sense. … Continue Reading
Arriving in Venice by train is an amazing experience. After rolling through many beautiful towns and villages, you suddenly find yourself on a long causeway over the lagoon as you approach the city. Once you’ve wrestled your 1,000-pound suitcase off… Continue Reading
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t completely in love with Italy. There may not be a single drop of Italian blood in my American mongrel veins, but I’m Italian on the inside.  I can’t help but feel a connection when I hear… Continue Reading
BEYOND THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE HORIZON According to a 2007 CNN Money article, the human resource consulting firm Mercer estimates the typical full-time employed American receives 15 days paid vacation and 10 days of paid holidays. The American Society… Continue Reading
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