Ponza, like the human body, is 90% water. But while we humans tend to focus on the minority fleshy stuff, it would be a mistake not to keep one’s attention firmly focused on H2O when considering Ponza. Continue reading Italian Memories
The Professor and Marianne's Excellent Adventure Read more
Ponza, like the human body, is 90% water. But while we humans tend to focus on the minority fleshy stuff, it would ...
For the past decade and then some, Suzy and I have dedicated ourselves to bringing the best of Italy to America. And by best, I mean the stuff that really matters – iconic products that capture the style, lifestyle and life of Italy. Artistic products that hold within them the soul of that country and the passion of their creators. Passion that you can feel, you can touch, you can taste, smell and see. “You know it when you see it,” Justice Potter Stewart once said, referring to something completely different, something just as hard to put your finger on. A coincidence that he was a potter? Continue reading Italian Memories: Euro Bucks
For the past decade and then some, Suzy and I have dedicated ourselves to bringing the best of Italy to America. And ...
Just about two years ago, as Suzy and I were finalizing our plans for our trip to Germany to pick up our new car, we faced an unusual situation. How to spend a couple of weeks between Munich and our villa in Cannara where we had a few commitments planned. We had already drawn up the broad outlines of the trip – a few days in Germany followed by our first visit to the northern Italian region of Trentino. From Trento we were going to head east to the Veneto and visit Treviso (too many “T” towns for Suzy) and then work our way down the Adriatic coast before landing home in Umbria. We were, after all, buying a new car and wanted to give it a good workout. Continue reading Italian Memories
The Glamorous Carnevale di Venice Read more
Just about two years ago, as Suzy and I were finalizing our plans for our trip to Germany to pick up our ...
In keeping (innkeeping?) with the season, this month’s “featured city” is not a city at all, but rather a look back at our Italian travel during 2012. And our “Italian Memories” travel anecdote is not a single, heartwarming tale but rather a montage of our 2012 experiences. So sit back and enjoy and end of year “best of” collection. And let’s hope 2013 turns out to be as interesting, exciting and eye opening as last year. Continue reading 2012 – The Italian Year in Review
