We’re fortunate that we don’t have a tight budget for our Italian adventure, but that doesn’t mean I want to splurge on hotels for no reason. I’ve been particularly surprised by the higher-priced hotels in Rome — yes, there are … Continue reading
We are visiting the end of November, which is at the height of the Acqua Alta (or high water) season. A last-minute change in our trip plans this year and work schedule conflicts led to us scheduling our Italy trip later … Continue reading
Cinque Terre is a hidden gem on Italy’s Ligurian coast that is a must-see. It’s becoming more and more popular, but the pedestrian-only towns with colorful buildings is still worth a trip. If you try one dish in Cinque Terre, … Continue reading
As a non-journaling scrapbooker, I find that transition pages help me tell the story of a trip. I don’t always remember to take pictures during the travel time and sometimes the trips are short or uneventful, but when I do, … Continue reading
I am always thinking of our next trip. I don’t let it interfere with the planning or enjoyment of my upcoming trip, but I want to have something to look forward to after our travels for the year are over. … Continue reading
The following scrapbooking layouts are some examples where I was inspired by something – colors, an object, an idea. Our trip to Italy and France brought us to so many different cities and sights, and as I put together my … Continue reading
One of our favorite memories from our Greece/Italy Honeymoon in 2011 was the time we spent in the wine bar at Locanda San Francesco, our bed & breakfast in Montepulciano, Tuscany. Check-in for the B&B was actually in the wine … Continue reading
I have finally finished a project that I’ve been working on for the past two and a half years (though not continuously – moving, buying a house, finding a new job, planning a wedding and honeymoon, and living life got … Continue reading
Le Cantine, located in Greve in Chianti, boasts that it is the largest enoteca in Tuscany. It’s very easy to believe this claim – you walk down a set of stairs into the tasting area and find yourself surrounded by what seems like an … Continue reading