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Lessons on Dry-Stone Walls, Ravioli and Wine

Mon, 2 Jun 2014 | By elena_valeriote | Views [3780] | Video

First, a bit of background… All across Cinque Terre, the hills are lined with rows of short stonewalls – some are neat and orderly, others are overgrown with plants; in many places, the walls have crumbled into mere piles of rocks. Were ... Read more >

Tags: baking, building, cinque terre, honey, olive oil, ravioli, walls

So Much Distance to Cover, So Little Time

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 | By neil_loewen | Views [1320] | Comments [3]

After Alice went to the home, and I assumed just hopped on her plane and flew home with no problems (never assume), I immediately jumped into the second phase of my adventure. I was to fly to Basel, Switzerland that night (from Barcelona, ... Read more >

Tags: barcelona, basel, bonnie schott, madrid, neil loewen, pompeii, switzerland, train, zurich

First week on Inspiration

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 | By mascha_z | Views [910] | Comments [2]

Its been a few weeks since I last wrote, and its been a HECTIC… I haven’t written because a) I haven’t had much access to the internet, and b) I have been run off my feet and haven’t had a moment to log on! I am working on a gorgeous ... Read more >

Tags: Work

update from Florence

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 | By romsterrom | Views [888] | Comments [2]

Hi Everyone Just arrived here in Florence after my Sicilian and amalfi Coast adventures. Sicily is a crazy place where even crossing the road - or should i say attempting to cross the road - is an adrenaline rush. There seem to be absolutely no road ... Read more >

Fall Takes Its Turn

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 | By alysandjess | Views [844] | Comments [1]

I felt it change on the train from Naples to Rome. I remember turning to Alys and asking her if she felt it to, how the light was changing. She said she couldn't feel it, yet I was so sure. I am programmed, it seems, to sense the onset of fall. Something ... Read more >

P.S. to "Would You Believe, No You Wouldn't"

Tue, 8 Aug 2017 | By kimswim | Views [812] | Comments [1]

I'm voting for France as number 1 in Health Care! Why you ask? Well, as you may recall, I had to spend 4 horrible hours in an Italian hospital after the car accident. After which, I was told that nothing was broken and that I should take acetaminophen, ... Read more >

The Big Black Cloud

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 | By copperowl | Views [686]

And Pele, the Goddess of Fire was angry. And she spewed forth her wrath in fire and ash and the big silver birds refused to fly. The Northmen were afraid, for this surely was a bad omen. They gathered together in their large caves called Aero-portos ... Read more >

Touring with the olds

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [632] | Comments [2]

“Fair go”. Stiff bickies Dad, it’s my blog, I’ll call you what I damn well like! I also apologise for the lack of description and detail in this blog – lack of sleep has melted my brain. Anyway, I had the pleasure of being tour guide for my parents, ... Read more >

Pompei and Capri

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 | By bradenh | Views [631]

Right, Im writing this about to fall asleep. Sleep is treasure on this boat at the moment and ive had stuff all lately. The days have been all good and plenty of fun but its the lack of sleep and constant on the go that is very tiring. Im used to taking ... Read more >

A MOSQUITO AND ME!

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 | By sandrad | Views [593] | Comments [2]

Written at 4am in the morning, hotel in Catania Sicily Buzz Buzz I hear all night But I don’t have the bastard in sight It’s four in the morning and I’ve been bitten again I’ll wait a moment then take my revenge I turn on the light Wait in anticipation ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Dolce Florence

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By wannabevagabond | Views [469]

My brain refused to accept the words flashing before my eyes: Your card has been retained. Contact your bank. My heart stopped. A person would have to be an idiot to travel halfway around the world with only one debit card. Unfortunately, ... Read more >

Tags: atm, mafia

The Chianti Hills and Florence

Mon, 26 May 2008 | By 4ofus | Views [426]

26th May Val and Cheryl are up and jostling with the crowds to be early off the ferry and cab rank for the Ancona station. We make the 8.15am train to Bologna but without porta rizervazioneCheryl plays musical seats all the way. We are misdirected re ... Read more >