Welcome To Rome! It’s a city filled with ancient history all around – where you can spend days stumbling onto ruins – and running into massive crowds as well! Last summer, my wife and I spent two days in Rome… Read More ›
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Climbing Mountains, Drinking Wine and Making A “Cassatedde!” A Look Back At Our Mt. Etna Adventure!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I love to travel. And we love to eat local cuisine – so that is why I am staring intently at a “lava” recipe! How did we… Read More ›
Portugal! Under The Tuscan Sun! The White House! My 2023 Travel Adventures Included A Flaming Ortolan!
Looking Back At A Great Year Of Travel Adventures… First of all, happy new year! As we begin 2024, I wanted to look back at some of my favorite travel adventures of the year gone by…these first images are from Cortona… Read More ›
Celebrating “The Godfather!” The Greatest Film Of All Time Caps A Year Of 70’s Cinema!
Celebrating The Greatest Film Of All Time! My year-long look at 70’s cinema ends with my favorite film of all time. A masterpiece that gets even better and better with repeated viewings, “The Godfather” was a cultural sensation when released… Read More ›
Classic “Bistecca” In Florence Italy! Exploring the Town’s History Through Food!
Welcome To The “Ponte Vecchio!” It’s one of the most famous bridges in the world, crossing the Arno river through the middle of Florence Italy! My wife Alex and I visited in June – we hadn’t been there in. a… Read More ›
Opening Florence Italy’s Wine Windows! Cheers!
Welcome To Florence! Yes, nighttime in Florence Italy is magical, as the Arno river flows through the center of town…my wife Alex and I love the city, filled with incredible architecture…such as the famous “Ponte Vecchio” bridge that houses many… Read More ›
Celebrating The Tasty Feast Of San Gennaro! New York’s Delicious Event In Little Italy!
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food! The 2023… Read More ›
The Magical Tuscan Town Of Cortona Italy! My “Under The Tuscan Sun” Tour!
Celebrating The Magic Of Cortona Italy! Last June, my wife Alex and I spent a week in Cortona Italy – nestled in the eastern edge of Tuscany, bordering Umbria…here’s a look at the map: Cortona is located about 90 minutes… Read More ›
Have You Heard Of The Secret Village Of Guarene Italy? A Castle Stay And Barbaresco Too!
A Magnifient “View From A Hill!” You are looking at the clock tower high above the Piedmont region of Italy, in the tiny town of Guarene…a sleepy little town that boasts amazing views from this hotel: Welcome To Castello di… Read More ›
A Toast To “International Cabernet Day”! Celebrating The Health Benefits Of Red Wine!
Apparently, Yesterday Was “International Cabernet Day“! I can’t keep up with all of these “days” – whether national or international, but since I celebrate a good Cabernet every day, nothing was lost! There are so many “international” days – but… Read More ›