A White-Knuckled Vespa Tour Of Chianti In Tuscany.
Hang on tight! This is what it’s really like to explore Tuscany via Vespa. Read the rest of this gem…
A Lust Letter To Siena.
Carissima Siena,
Should I call you dearest, do you think, when our time together was so tumultuous and brief?
Like a couple of teenagers, we were — you exasperated at my poor skills of communication, and me laughing at your sometimes brazen sense of style. Read the rest of this gem…
Boutique Hotel Spotlight: Aia Mattonata – Siena, Italy
“That olive tree is over 200 years old,” Elisabetta smiled proudly at Mario, urging him to tell the story.
Eyes shining with reminiscence, it was at that moment when stoic, business-like Mario Olivo loosened his metaphorical tie. Formality melted from his features and his body visibly relaxed. Read the rest of this gem…
How To Tour Tuscany & Meet Italy’s Oldest Living Playboy.
An amazing day trip through Tuscany results in 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, meeting Italy’s oldest living playboy, and a healthy dose of Gemütlichkeit. Read the rest of this gem…
The Gem Of Naples: A Best-Kept Italian Secret.
If you’re going to visit Naples, Italy, this is the absolute best way to see the city. Read the rest of this gem…
Doggie Dilemma: Holiday Boarding.
So I have to drop the mutts off at the kennel today, and I’m filled with all kinds of anxiety. This used to involve a relatively painless 45-minute commute into the country to an adorable little family owned boarding facility called Bed and Biscuits. Seriously — if you live anywhere near the vicinity of Fort Bragg in North Carolina, look no further if you need to board your dog. My mutts were happy there, and therefore I was happy there — the drop-off quick and painless with the knowledge that on the designated day, I’d be picking up a couple of socialized, healthy, spoiled pups. Read the rest of this gem…
What Solo Travel Is Really Like.
Okay. I’m definitely not a virgin solo traveler, but until a couple of months ago, I was a virgin when it comes to traveling alone anywhere outside of the U.S. Read the rest of this gem…
I Could Totally Live In Sorrento. (TIK Tour Day 6)
Exploring Sorrento on the last day of our Italian culinary vacation — it doesn’t get any better than this.
Reasons Why Organized Tours Are Highly Underrated.
Three reasons why organized tours are highly underrated, and what you should consider before booking one. Read the rest of this gem…
Exploring The Amalfi Coast & Dining In Style. (TIK Tour Day 5)
Exploring the Amalfi Coast and dining in Michelin style at Don Alfonso 1890. Want to know what a 6th Century B.C. wine cellar looks like? Here. I’ll show you. Read the rest of this gem…