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Who said the cruise industry would not survive the pandemic? Nothing could be further from the truth. Cruise lines are enjoying a bold...

Oct 2, 20233 min read

With each visit to Italy, I am reminded that landing here is stepping into antiquity. As an eager adventurer and lover of all things...

Oct 1, 20234 min read

A few months back, I reminisced about Piemonte and its capital, Turin, where the slow food movement was born and life is governed by il...

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Today’s Italian lesson: Nebbiolo. Barbera. Dolcetto. These grapes of Piemonte produce a tantalizing variety of wines, smooth to bold, all...

Oct 9, 20223 min read

There’s no denying it’s been a tall challenge this past year getting anywhere, driving, flying, or cruising. This viral cloud has...

Feb 2, 20222 min read

Weird title for a travel blog, right? Perhaps not. We all thought we’d be much further along – and not going backward – getting our...

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Living close to RDU airport is both convenient and captivating. While long distance flights to rapturous locations remain a dream, I turn...

Apr 6, 20203 min read