Archive for Italy
Guest Blogger Linda: The Search for George at Lake Como
This post was originally posted here.
Last week the fam and I went on a day trip to Lake Como, ostensibly to enjoy the fine spring weather in a beautiful setting. But what I didn’t tell my husband was that I was secretly hoping to bump into George Clooney. And no, it’s not what you think. [...]
Guest Blogger Joanne: Mariannina from Celano
In the mountains of Abruzzo there is a town with a rich history … not all of it in text books.
This is the town my mother and my husband were born in, Celano, once a principality now a town that embraces its past while struggling to find its way into the 21st century. Yes, I have [...]
Guest Blogger Robin: Ode to Italy
Oh Italy how I love thee…let me show you the ways….
lemons the size of softballs
that make limoncello
biscotti
to go with the robust espresso
served on Italian pottery
Deruta is my fav
the history, especially Rome
and the Colosseum
Florentine leather shoes and gloves
the green rolling hills
dotted with cypress trees
cafe life
the people, so welcoming
and the sound of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What Will Cannavaro, I mean, Italy Fans Watch Now?
It’s a sad day for Italian soccer fans and when I say SAD, I mean S-A-D.
I was a new transplant for the 2006 World Cup, where I was happily introduced to the men in blue. I would not be overstating my instant affection for the team if I say it was LOVE at FIRST SIGHT.
Come [...]
First of the Month Recipe - Tomato and Pesto Pasta
I went to sleep last night and it was January, I woke up in June. How is it possible we are already in the sixth month of 2008? With the sweet scent of gardenias and the chit chat of fluttering birds, I am not surprised summer is here, and with that we have the First of [...]
