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Tasting the Cava in the Penedes Region of Spain

We were going to watch the sunset in Gozo and brought a bottle of Cava with us. It just seems the right thing to do opening bottle of sparkling wine to sit and relax on the overlook as the sun sets over the sea. My new appreciation for Spanish Cava started a few […]

Venice Canal Homes

Venice Boat Tour with Walks of Italy

It was a rainy day in Venice and St. Mark’s Square had less traffic than normal. The courtyard tables were empty as people huddled under cover crowding the inside tables of the cafes. Those who did brave the square for photos (and **ugh** selfies) had colorful umbrellas or had bought […]

Land Rovers at Les Comes

Barcelona: A Day of Fun, Adventure and Archery at Les Comes

I had no idea when I woke up that my day would be filled with adventure, laughter, fun, food and a lot cava (sparkling wine) starting at Les Comes, forty five minutes outside of Barcelona. Joining the TBEX blogger press tour, I was one of six on the Fast and Chic to highlight that a visit […]

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Italian Food Tour Florence – Sample the Wine, Markets and Gelato

I’m a newbie to food walking tours and fresh off the heels of the Barcelona food tour, I was excited to experience Florence’s food tour offerings with Walks of Italy as a way to orient myself to the city. Having a small food tour allows you time to quiz the guide […]

Fraglioni Rocks Capri

Seduced by the View in Capri of the Faraglioni Rocks

Twenty years ago, I had a day tour of Capri on my Italian Bus Tour with the Senior Citizens. I remember waiting for the funicular to ride to the top of the town and skipping my tour of the streets lined with shops to go to the Faraglioni Rocks. That […]

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Review: Hotel Excelsior Naples Suite – Italian Luxury & Views of Naples Bay

Update: The Hotel has reflagged with Hotel Eurostars and has undergone a room renovation to refresh the historic hotel since my stay. It’s a great location for luxury hotel in Naples.  One of the best benefits of a hotel loyalty program is using points to redeem for hotels that you’d […]

Underground Naples

Underground Naples – Discover the History

Hidden within the lanes of the Old Town is the Underground Naples Tour. As you descend the stairs to another world entirely, you quickly forget the chaos of the city above, the heat of the day and are taken back in time.   I had no clue about this tour. I made […]

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Naples Pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Review of the Oldest Pizza Shop in Naples

Two people, my colleague and the Napoli owner of the Italian restaurant in Barcelona, said you MUST eat pizza at the oldest pizza shop in Naples, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele. I had to go to experience a real Napoli pizza in all its glory.   With the assistance of Google Maps, I eventually found […]