What You Need to Know about Food and Drinks in Venice
6 Apr 2025

What You Need to Know about Food and Drinks in Venice

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Mention Italy and the first thing anyone talks about is the food. What I realize from the past nineteen years of traveling here is the great importance Italians place on this single most revered aspect of their culture. Each region … Continued

What Makes a Visit to Sicily so Undeniably Special?
13 Jan 2025

What Makes a Visit to Sicily so Undeniably Special?

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Sicily is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in Italy. As Goethe wrote, “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” Being Sicilian … Continued

Treviso, Italy – Is it Worth Visiting?
20 Sep 2024

Treviso, Italy – Is it Worth Visiting?

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If you’re staying in Venice for several days and looking for a less touristy diversion, Treviso is only a thirty-minute train ride away. Its narrow, cobblestone alleyways and pedestrian-only streets beckon visitors to explore this picturesque town. Last spring I … Continued

The Importance of Family
6 Oct 2020

The Importance of Family

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Twenty-eight years ago, when I was in graduate school, I wrote a paper about the role my family played in establishing the values I had developed throughout my life.  In going through some old files, I found this paper, and … Continued

New Audiobook ~ My Love Affair with Sicily
2 Jun 2020

New Audiobook ~ My Love Affair with Sicily

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I’m pleased to announce that MY LOVE AFFAIR with SICILY is now also available as an audiobook! Available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Narrated by me, you’ll be able to listen to my voice as I recount experiences in this … Continued

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