Good photography and travel go together like fava beans and a good Chianti (try not to think Hannibal Lecter here, ok?) But it is true. Travelers want strong, memorable photos in Italy and while I like to dish out tips on helping you make the most of your trip-taking the best photos is not in...Read More
There seems to be a fair bit of confusion around the Internet about what exactly a travel consultant does and how her duties differ from those of a travel agent. Truth be told, it is a reasonable question.Read More
Many expats-especially those of us who fancy ourselves writers, dream of publishing a book about our experiences. One ex-expat in Umbria, Justine van der Leun, has done just that.Read More
Writing Travel Tip Tuesday has been one of the most positive aspects of having this website. I love brainstorming topics, researching new ideas and chatting up other travel bloggers for inspiration. However, sometimes it is good to get an outside perspective.Read More
Since I began the Experiencing Italy series, we’ve visited Rome and The Amalfi Coast through the eyes of expats and Rome, Venice, Abruzzo and Positano through various travelers. This week we are on the road with journalist and Lady Litigator, Lisa Fantino.Read More
Since I began the Experiencing Italy series, we’ve visited a Roman neighborhood, spent a morning on the Amalfi Coast and seen Rome, Venice and Abruzzo through the eyes of a traveler. This week we are back in Amalfi-in postcard-perfect Positano, with travel writer, consultant and photographer, Robin Locker.Read More
For some people, researching a trip is almost as much as the trip itself. I said, almost, and yes, I’m one of those people. I bask in the nonstop flow of information my mind can consume about my next destination and I rejoice at finding just.the.right.thing.Read More
Over the last month, we’ve experienced Italy through the eyes of a Roman neighbor, an Amalfi Coast transplant and Rome and Venice tourists. Today, we are filling our hearts and stomachs in Abruzzo with travel writer, Mike Sowden.Read More
Unless you’ve been living under a volcanic rock for the last couple of weeks, you have heard about the Icelandic ash that migrated across Europe and affected flights throughout the continent. While the flights down here in Calabria weren’t directly affected, flights from northern Italian cities, as well as other places throughout Europe, weren’t operating...Read More
A few weeks ago I wrote about the non-tangible things travelers should carry with them when traveling to southern Italy. But sometimes travelers are in a hurry to pack and just need to know the nitty gritty. So, here you go. Here is a list of travel gear I find essential for traveling in southern...Read More
