Hold the telefono
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I’m having second thoughts.
Read MoreChronicling our return home from a year in Umbria and the preparations for our around-the-world journey.
Scrapping college tours for mountain adventures
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Why do we always go INTO the cold for Spring Break?
Read MoreWhat's bigger than a bucket?
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We’re discussing our possible destination and the list is…huge. How can we whittle them down?
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.
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What's this Around-the-World-Trip About?
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And how I turned the question I always ask about people into a quest.
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 MoreGifts for Italy-Lovers, from Simple to Spectacular
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This year I offer eight highly-curated gift ideas for the Italophile on your list, with variations to create a thoughtful present for any budget. If you have a loved one who has a passion for food, wine, history, art, or more—you’ll find a worthy gift idea here.
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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How to Host a Spritz Party
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Aperol is an Italian apéritif that tastes lightly of citrus with bitter undertones. Learn how to turn Aperol into a cocktail that will elevate your afternoons, and how to turn that cocktail into a party.
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How to Celebrate Christmas Like an Italian
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Have a craving to mix up your American traditions with some Italian heart?
Read MoreSeven Gifts to WOW Italophiles, 2017
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Stumped for what to give your loved ones who adore Italy? Here are seven singular gifts that are sure to surprise and delight.
Read MoreA Spello Homecoming
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Laughter bloomed like dandelions in a field of sunshine. Everything was shinier, rosier, more glowing, more dramatic, more emotional, more vivid. I started wondering about why and then thought, “Because Italy.”
I stopped wondering.
Read MoreHow to Host an Unforgettable Party
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Hold onto your party hats, because I’m about to tell you how to throw the most incredible, fantastical, unforgettable celebration.
Read MoreA Visit from La Befana
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The story of Italy's Christmas witch, and what she can mean for you.
Read MoreNine Sensational Gifts for Italy-Lovers
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Gift ideas for the Italophile on your list. These aren't "things" that get shoved in the back of a drawer by the time La Befana visits. Rather, these are intended as experiences to enliven days and bring people together—to create a sense of daily celebration.
Read MoreLet's Talk about the Earthquakes
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Getting beyond the rhetoric, and thinking about how to actually help.
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