Tuscan Delights

When I first married into a Tuscan family, I was stunned at the sheer number of butcher shops that … [More]


A visit to Marchesi Antinori Chianti...

Getting Here The estate is located about 25 minutes outside of Florence Italy in the small town of … [More]

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Santa Barbara, CA – Introduction

Santa Barbara is like a bright tapestry, woven from time, and enriched with the colors of history … [More]

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Relaxing in Ubud, Bali

Recently we were in Bali for a week. We spent most of our time in the Ubud area and this article … [More]

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Amazing Moscow

Amazing Moscow. A visit to Moscow only leaves you wanting to spend more time here. Moscow delivers … [More]

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So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low … [More]

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Undiscovered Brunei

Brunei Darussalam (meaning an Abode of Peace) is a country that one often cannot even locate on the … [More]

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Reflections of Ohrid – Macedonia

Let us set the scene for your visit - Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of … [More]

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Cuzco, Peru – Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the world's unique man made attractions that is located in a truly … [More]

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Exploring the Diversity of Hawaii’s...

We boarded the plane leaving for Kona behind a clean cut well-dressed businessman toting a … [More]