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Michelle Damiani

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June 08, 2023

Finding my Moment in Scotland

June 08, 2023/ Michelle Damiani
Finding my Moment in Scotland

Isle of Skye is not just bananas, it is unhinged.

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September 19, 2021

Bonjour, France

September 19, 2021/ Michelle Damiani
Bonjour, France

Dear France, remember me?

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France, travel
February 18, 2021

Camping? In Switzerland?!?

February 18, 2021/ Michelle Damiani
Camping? In Switzerland?!?

I know you wish you could travel. File this post under, “At least Michelle is doing legwork for me so when the travel gates open, I’m guaranteed a phenomenal trip.”

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February 15, 2021

Sledding in heart of Switzerland

February 15, 2021/ Michelle Damiani
Sledding in heart of Switzerland

Who knew that mountain fun could be had in Switzerland, even for non-skiers?

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Michelle Damiani

Website for Michelle Damiani, author of Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center, the funny and heartfelt memoir of an American family living in Spello, as well as Santa Lucia, a page-turner set on the Umbria border. 

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Then our last day dawned. After a final stunning breakfast with cheeses and meats and a chocolate-hazelnut spread that Max insists is better than Nutella—and could be, I would have liked three more pots to decide—we piled into the van for
I’m now in Brisbane, but have to tell you about Portofino. On our first day in Sestri Levante, @max_brunelli of @ciaoandiamo pointed out how the cradle of the Ligurian Sea stretches to Portofino. Visiting Genova, Camogli, Recco, Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante. Oh, this town now holds my heart. No wonder @max_brunelli of @ciaoandiamo made sure we passed a few days here. Sherbet colored buildings, a welcoming beach (especially as the storm subsided and the water regained its blueness), and
The rain caused flooding and damage all over Italy (see yesterdays reel for dramatic visuals). Wave after wave of storms. We had to scrap our boat trip to the island convent because rivers had poured so much debris into the Mediterranean, the sea had
In case you need a reminder that the world is a wide place, with an abundance of beauty, here is what my iPhone tells me is an Australian water dragon feasting on a found fry. I’ll drop more images of beautiful Australia in my stories.
Then our last day dawned. After a final stunning breakfast with cheeses and meats and a chocolate-hazelnut spread that Max insists is better than Nutella—and could be, I would have liked three more pots to decide—we piled into the van for I’m now in Brisbane, but have to tell you about Portofino. On our first day in Sestri Levante, @max_brunelli of @ciaoandiamo pointed out how the cradle of the Ligurian Sea stretches to Portofino. Visiting Genova, Camogli, Recco, Sestri Levante Sestri Levante. Oh, this town now holds my heart. No wonder @max_brunelli of @ciaoandiamo made sure we passed a few days here. Sherbet colored buildings, a welcoming beach (especially as the storm subsided and the water regained its blueness), and The rain caused flooding and damage all over Italy (see yesterdays reel for dramatic visuals). Wave after wave of storms. We had to scrap our boat trip to the island convent because rivers had poured so much debris into the Mediterranean, the sea had
The rain began. It began days ago, to be fair. But that was an ordinary rain. The kind that prompts travelers to wish for blue skies. A petulant rain. That petulant rain turned churlish over breakfast, as I discussed with my intrepid group of tra
 
Festival participant, speaking about “Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center”

Festival participant, speaking about “Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center”

Featured speaker on panel discussing Romance for “Santa Lucia”

Featured speaker on panel discussing Romance for “Santa Lucia”