By: Linda Thatcher Raichle March 2021 In June 2019, we had the pleasure of spending 11 magical days cruising from Rome throughout the Mediterranean Sea including stops in Italy, Malta, Greece and Croatia. Anticipating our stops along the Italian coastline, we pre-arranged a small, private boat tour for ourselves and 2 other couples. OurContinue reading “Private Boat Tour to the Blue Grotto”
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Golfing in Italy
By: Karen Titus As there seems to be a little light that one day soon we will once again be able to travel, I started daydreaming of where I would want to go first. Of course, Italy is top of the list, and then wondered how could I make this trip different. I have never hadContinue reading “Golfing in Italy”
International Women’s Day — The Struggle is Real
By Pam Lazos March is Women’s History Month in the U.S. and March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day whose roots stretch back to places across the globe beginning in the early part of the 20th century when the first such gathering was held on February 28, 1909 in NYC. Women took to theContinue reading “International Women’s Day — The Struggle is Real”
International Women’s Day – A Hidden Treasure of Italy – March 8th
By: Joanne Natale Spigonardo If you have ever been to Italy on International Women’s Day, you know that it is an extra special day in many ways. Most regions celebrate women by honoring them with sweets and mostly with mimosa flowers, which are some of the first to bloom in Italy in the spring. LandscapesContinue reading “International Women’s Day – A Hidden Treasure of Italy – March 8th”
Italy, February, Valentine’s Day, and love.
Due to COVID, the opportunity to travel to Italy is limited to many so I sit daydreaming of how fabulous it would be to in Italy during the month of February, celebrating the month of love. Whether it is a romantic love, family love or love for oneself, or maybe all of them? There areContinue reading “Italy, February, Valentine’s Day, and love.”
My 50th Birthday Gift – A Singles European Cruise – Featuring Hidden Treasures of Italy
By: Judy McMurtry January 10, 2021 As I reflect on past travels, I reminisce about my special trip on Norwegian Epic cruise ship to Western Mediterranean. It was a 7-night cruise that started and ended in Barcelona with stops in Naples/Rome (Civitavecchia)/Florence & Pisa (Livorno)/Cannes/Palma, Majorca. Of the three countries that I visited my favoriteContinue reading “My 50th Birthday Gift – A Singles European Cruise – Featuring Hidden Treasures of Italy”
Niente di Grave – A Hidden Treasure of Italy
Niente di Grave January 1, 2021 By: Pam Lazos What is it about Italy that makes our imaginations soar and our spirits run free? Is it the incredible array of art and architecture? The notion that many of the world’s most renowned painters, sculptors and thinkers were domiciled there? The amazing Italian wines orContinue reading “Niente di Grave – A Hidden Treasure of Italy”
Pinocchio – A Hidden Treasure in Orvieto
By Joanne Natale Spigonardo December 1, 2020 As the Holiday Season begins, I have fond memories of my trip to Orvieto, many Decembers ago. Orvieto is located in the Umbria region of Italy. It is rich in history and the town has numerous artists that sell their wares to locals and to tourists. The cityContinue reading “Pinocchio – A Hidden Treasure in Orvieto”
Truffle Festivals in Tuscany
One of my favorite hidden treasures of Italy is the truffle. I seem to find treasures in food and the experience it has to all senses so thought it would be so interesting to share a few of the many Truffle festivals that take place in Tuscany, and hopefully, post pandemic, will once again allowContinue reading “Truffle Festivals in Tuscany”
Cinque Terre – Town Hopping Along the Foot Paths
Linda Thatcher Raichle November 2020 Exploring this gorgeous stretch of Italy’s northwest coastline by foot is exciting and exhilarating. My husband and I were on a cruise and had the opportunity to explore this wonderful part of our favorite country. We hiked all 5 towns of Cinque Terre in one day! Each small town isContinue reading “Cinque Terre – Town Hopping Along the Foot Paths”