We all know the real star of any James Bond movie is the Bond Girl. Sexy, glamorous, dangerous…who wouldn’t want to be a Bond Girl? So I accepted my luxurious London challenges from a mysterious Mission Commander and channeled my inner Pussy Galore. I scaled a London landmark, went speed boating at 65 kilometers per […]
The Christmas Goose Festival
In the very north of Italy where we live, the Dolomite mountains practically rise up from our backyard and the borders of Austria and Slovenia are a mere hour away. Winter time is much colder and more harsh here than most of the Italian regions to the south. It might surprise you that while pasta […]
A Romantic Weekend at Castello Chiola
Abruzzo is a region of Italy I’ve wanted to visit long before we moved to Italy. I read the book Italian Lessons by Peter Pezzelli years ago and part of the book is set in the mountains of Abruzzo. Pezzelli’s descriptions about this beautiful region lured me in and I definitely wasn’t disappointed on our […]
Peterhof: The Russian Versailles
Our visit to Peterhof was on, without a doubt, the nicest day we had during our entire time in Russia. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the sun beating down was a welcome reprieve from freezing in Yaroslavl just two days before. Our guided visit with our G Adventures group stuck to just […]
Romantic Evenings in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a city of grandeur. It’s center was virtually unharmed in the 1930-50s period of Stalinist reconstruction and impressive palaces line placid canals dotted with beautiful bridges. Recognized as one of the most beautiful cities of the world and a “Venice of the North”, St. Petersburg is evocative of Russia’s imperial past. Though […]
Wine Wednesday: Pairing Wine with Pumpkin Dishes
October has become one of my favorite times of year in Europe. I’ve really become to appreciate the change in seasons, especially after living in the desert for more than 10 years. The leaves begin to turn shades of gold and orange, grapes are harvested and all my favorites for eating appear at the local […]
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale: A Family Affair
Oil and balsamic vinegar have become a staple in our home. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, that is, which is very, very different from Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena is known around the world as black gold and I was kindly invited into the home of Marisa Barbieri Giuliani near the […]
Combai Chestnut Festival
Growing up I always remember my dad roasting chestnuts in the fall. I think I even remember that we had a chestnut tree, though it’s far too early in the morning to call up my parents in Pennsylvania and ask to be sure. I never ate chestnuts though; I thought they were weird. After all, […]
Italy’s Wild and Secret Beaches
When we heard about the unspoilt beaches of Maremma National Park, so untouched and wild that red fox roam their shores, we just had to go! Just how exactly is that the Italy has this secret seaside that has escaped the commercialism of just about the rest of the country’s coastline? For centuries, this stretch […]
My 5 Travel Essentials I Can’t Live Without
These days I’m pretty much ready to go at a moments notice. Some trips last for a few weeks and others are just a short break no more than 3 – 4 days. But no matter where I’m off to or even how I get there, there are a few things I always, always travel […]
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