It’s Black Friday and nothing says Christmas like leftover turkey sandwiches, shopping lists and Christmas-season bargains … yes, even here in southern Italy. No, no, our Thanksgiving was quiet this year … just a small lunch with a couple of friends, and with any luck by the time you read this post, I’ll be at...Read More
Love … romance … sensuality … Italy has it all. This year, let your inner Italian show through with a one-of-a-kind gift that’s flavored with the fragrance of the Bel Paese. Here are five creative Italian-themed gift ideas for less than $50 each. And if any of you see my husband, send him the link....Read More
There is just over a week left for last-minute shoppers to check off those lists, stuff those stockings and tie those last ribbons. What? You still need ideas? Well last week Robin and I offered you 10 gift ideas for practical travelers and gift ideas for under $25. Well, ok then. Here are 10...Read More
With only 16 shopping days ’til Christmas, every procrastinator and her daughter could use a few gift ideas for their favorite travelers. The Internet is overflowing with gift guides for the tech-savvy traveler, expensive-tastes traveler and even the pint-sized traveler, but this gift guide is just for you. The practical, well-traveled traveler who is money-wise,...Read More
You know what it is like. You have over-packed your suitcases, stuffed your carry-on within every inch of its flexible fibers and prayed all the way to the airport that either 1) your luggage won’t be overweight, or 2) there will be a nice, generous, Christmas-spirit-filled person taking your bags. While I can’t help...Read More
