France and Italy 2017

Italy
Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Trastevere apartment, iconic sights, authentic trattorias, and perfect gelato It had been quite a few years since I last visited Rome, and once again, I fell completely under her spell. The Eternal […]

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Italy Lucca
Lucca Stories 2017 A Timeless Charm Rediscovered My first visit to Lucca was thirteen years earlier during a winter day trip from Siena. It left such a strong impression that I wondered whether returning would disappoint. Thankfully, it didn’t. We arrived in early May, perfectly timed before the summer crowds. […]

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Corsica
Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm From Napoleon’s statue to cobbled streets and an unexpected Laotian meal Corsica, a Mediterranean island with a unique blend of French and Italian influences, has a fascinating history. Having been under Italian […]

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