Travel & Writing in Liguria with Ciao Andiamo
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I had no idea how much teaching writing in Italy would deepen my love of both writing and Italy.
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Chronicling our return home from a year in Umbria and the preparations for our around-the-world journey.
Five ways travel journaling makes travel better
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Read my take on how travel journaling makes for BETTER travel
Read MoreBeginning Again: Painting in the Pyrenees
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How I became a beginner again, surrounded by the excellent food and jaw-dropping beauty of a France few tourists see.
Read MoreParis: The Final Curtain on a Year Abroad
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How France’s City of Light shed clarity on a year in Italy.
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This is Cinque Terre
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It took me 30 years to return to Cinque Terre. Here’s what I discovered.
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Sledding in heart of Switzerland
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Who knew that mountain fun could be had in Switzerland, even for non-skiers?
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Modernization and Mass Production are not the same thing
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How I gained a whole new appreciation for olive oil at Frantoio Filippi.
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Scrapping college tours for mountain adventures
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Why do we always go INTO the cold for Spring Break?
Read MoreWill the real Santa Lucia please stand?
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Behind Santa Lucia’s curtain stands a real-life town that got under my skin in surprising ways.
Read MoreLet's Begin with Scotland
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Why Scotland appeals to us for the first stop in our around the world journey.
Read MoreOh, the Places We'll Go
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How we decided on our next adventure and what we’re envisioning as we hatch our plans.
Read MoreGift Guide for Families that Love Travel
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More and more families are embracing travel as a vital part of their lives. If you are are a traveler looking for gifts for your family or if you have a traveling family on your gift list, this is the definitive gift guide.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Send Your Teen to Language School
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When Siena returned from her two week stint at language school in Arezzo, I realized that what she got from the experience was far more than an increase in Italian knowledge.
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