Archive for Archive for June, 2008
Summer, Love and Strawberries
Or that could be “summer love” and strawberries …
Either way I’m hoping you have a love-filled summer and plenty of fun, friendship and fresh fruit to go around!
Happy Love Thursday.
Check back on Wednesday for this strawberry tiramisu recipe - just in time to celebrate America’s 4th of July holiday!
Day Trip from Catanzaro: Scalea
Catanzaro has it all … we have breathtaking beaches, rugged mountains and an intriguing downtown, to boot. But you already know that … we talked about it yesterday. One thing I didn’t mention, however is that Catanzaro’s central location makes it the ideal base for vacationers who want to tour Calabria.
Catanzaro is 45 minutes from La Sila, [...]
Travel Tip Tuesday: 15 Reasons to Visit Catanzaro Italy
It’s human nature to take things we love for granted, and although none of us like to admit we do that with people, it is safe to say, at least some of us, have taken our “hometowns” for granted.
When Robin approached me with this idea as a potential Travel Tip Tuesday topic, I felt somewhat [...]
My Heart is at Il Cedro
It isn’t that I’m not an observant person … well, maybe it is. You see the thing is, I’ve always prided myself in my attention to detail, in my ability to add intricate things that make a good thing - great. I did it at my Disney jobs, at LU and in my own wedding. [...]
Guest Blogger Geggie: Hotel Reviews in Europe
With the new limited posting schedule and Travel Tip Tuesday mandates the “15th of the Month Review” got bounced back a few days. But I think we are making up for it. Today is Part I of a Two-Part series on hotel reviews, brought to us by guest blogger, avid traveler and Burt’s Bees addict Geggie of So [...]
Travel Tip Tuesday: Stretching Your Dollar in Europe
I know … I know … European travel is soooo expensive. That “crap-ass dollar” (and I am quoting a regular reader here) is making it ever more difficult to pack up and head overseas. But there is relief.
Or at least help.
Today’s Travel Tip Tuesday roundup features 12 tips you can use to save a little green [...]
Italy *IS* Magical and we have the unicorn to prove it
I always knew Italy was a special place, but I didn’t realize how special until yesterday.
“What is that?” You ask.
Why, it is a unicorn.
They *do* exist … they *do* exist … and all of the times your 3-year old daughter said she saw one were true.
This rare animal, who has been so creatively named “Unicorn,” was recently spotted in [...]
Love Thursday: Footpaths in Scalea
One of the most beautiful towns in Calabria sits perched on a mountain overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Surrounded by lush hills and creamy white sand, Scalea is one of the most touristy areas of our great region, but remember “touristy” is relative and this almost undiscovered gem won’t stay hidden long.
I plan to delve into [...]
My Bella Mosaic
… if I may say so myself.
Last week my friend Michelle posted an intriguing mosaic created by Flickr and based on select keywords and personal preferences. What fun.
Since I have that distasteful habit of talking about myself a tad too often, I thought this was a perfect roundabout. So instead of telling you about myself, I’m [...]
Travel Tip Tuesday: The Best Seat on the Plane
Have you ever been to a movie theater, snagged the perfect seat and then had an 8-foot tall stranger with wild hair sit right in front of you? Oh, come on. It’s happened. You were pissed, too weren’t you? You probably thought, “I paid $8.00 for this movie and some schmuck is ruining it.”
Or have [...]
