My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – Ceramics of the Amalfi Coast
26 Jan 2020

My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – Ceramics of the Amalfi Coast

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“I wish you’d include photos in your books.” Readers often comment how they wish I included photos in my books. The truth is…photographs typically do not show up well in paperback books. As a result of their feedback, I’ve decided … Continued

Making Charcoal in Italy – A Lost Art
3 Nov 2017

Making Charcoal in Italy – A Lost Art

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One of the highlights of my visit to Le Marche is an authentic Italian experience with the coalmen or carbonai in the Metauro River valley of Borgo Pace. These charcoal burners are the last of a generation to make charcoal … Continued

An Afternoon in Little Italy
18 Sep 2016

An Afternoon in Little Italy

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Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continued

How Shoes Are Made by Hand in Italy
19 Oct 2014

How Shoes Are Made by Hand in Italy

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I always welcome the opportunity to observe a part of Italian life which is not typically experienced by the average traveler. I was fortunate to be able to receive a personalized tour of Italian Shoemakers, an authentic Italian shoe factory … Continued

Margie in Italy
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