Countdown to Italy
12 Apr 2015

Countdown to Italy

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Of course it’s no surprise to anyone who knows me or is a follower of this blog, that I am always looking for opportunities to return to Italy. The time is fast approaching when I will be leaving for Bella … Continued

An Interview with a Mosaic Artist and Designer – Meet Felicia Funderburk
4 Jan 2015

An Interview with a Mosaic Artist and Designer – Meet Felicia Funderburk

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Today I am  truly honored to introduce you to Felicia  Funderburk, creator, designer, and owner of  Fragments Mosaic Studio in Los Angeles.  Felicia is a  mosaic artist with a love and passion for Italy, and it certainly can be felt … Continued

Venice Proposes Noisy Luggage Ban for Tourists
21 Nov 2014

Venice Proposes Noisy Luggage Ban for Tourists

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Italy has always had some weird laws, but the latest one proposed seems over the top to me., so much so that I feel compelled to write about it today. The city of Venice has just proposed a “noisy luggage … Continued

Luxury in Venice at Luna Hotel Baglioni
9 Nov 2014

Luxury in Venice at Luna Hotel Baglioni

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As many of you may or may not know, I manage the Twitter account and the blog for Italian Talks, whose parent company is Baglioni Hotels. I was privileged to spend one night as a guest in the Luna Hotel … Continued

Shopping Rialto Market in Venice
27 Oct 2014

Shopping Rialto Market in Venice

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Rialto Market in Venice attracts over 20 million tourists every year. This centuries-old marketplace has been serving Venetians since the year 1097. One of the benefits of social media is meeting people with similar interests from all over the world. … Continued

Venice by Boat
20 Oct 2014

Venice by Boat

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Venice is a city full of history, art, culture, and rich traditions. I was fortunate enough this trip to be a guest of Context Italy on their “Venice by Boat” tour. Context Italy has been doing walking tours all over … Continued

How to Plan for a Trip to Italy
16 Jun 2014

How to Plan for a Trip to Italy

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By now you must know that I enjoy travel planning almost as much as I enjoy traveling…well, not quite. But I do like figuring out my own itinerary when I go to Italy, and I also like the idea of … Continued

Margie in Italy
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