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Rome with no Monuments or Museums
This year I decided to give myself a break from the normal Roman Tourist scene, and decided to dedicate my trip to other important aspects of the Eternal City. Lately it seems that for every client interested in Art, Architecture, … Continue reading
The Birthplace of Salami & St. Benedict
Many people come to Norcia as part of a religious pilgrimage to the birthplace of St. Benedict. I was drawn to the outer edge of Umbria, nestled at the base of the Appenine Mountains for other pursuits. I was here … Continue reading
Neverending Wine & Cheese Party in Val d’ Orcia
Driving through the Val D’ Orcia is among the greatest experiences for a driver or passenger. The five towns of the area are separated by a soft, winding road that splits the landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Postcard views … Continue reading
Stumbling Upon Pietrasanta
I arrived in Pietrasanta thinking at best I might find a good place to send our travelers interested in visiting Cinque Terre. What a found was a town that had so much more to offer than easy access to the … Continue reading
Michelangelo’s Marble & the Best Lard Panini
This morning I was picked up by my driving guide who took me to Carrara to get an up close look at the marble quarries that support the town. Driving through Carrara you notice huge blocks of all kinds of … Continue reading
Clooney, Bond and Feinstein on Lake Como
As I boarded the ferry after arriving in Como, I was frantically trying to negotiate doing everything I wanted to in the limited time I had. I grabbed a seat out back under the open sky and began worrying about … Continue reading
Ferraris and Dining with Italian Granny’s
Whenever I have the opportunity, I jump at the chance to visit Bologna. Due to its proximity to Rimini, where I attended the Travel Tourism workshop, Bologna makes for a logical next destination. It’s hard not to love a city … Continue reading
Getting ready for TTI.
Looking forward to spending a month in Italy for TTI and Agritour Workshops. Hope to see you there.
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