Monthly Archives: November 2011

Italy Travel Planning Packages, including Cinque Terre|Vernazza Special

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Travel Planning Packages and Specials As an Italian travel planner, I will meet your individual expectations while helping you avoid common pitfalls. My experienced information will help you save time and money. Everything I recommend has been tested by me … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: My favorite photos of Italy

Posted on November 29, 2011 by
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My very favorite photos from my travels in Italy, in no particular order. Copyright 2011  Andi Brown,  Once in a Lifetime Travel

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A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena de Blasi

Posted on November 28, 2011 by
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December 2011 A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena de Blasi. The first book of several chronicling the author’s adventures in Italy after falling madly in love with the ‘stranger’ in Venice.  She writes about the joys and frustrations of … Continue reading →

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Vernazza, Cinque Terre: A personal account of the flood damage

Posted on November 21, 2011 by
One of Vernazza's true heroes

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I would like to pass on a very moving article from one of the co-founders of Save Vernazza as she visits her village for the first time after the flooding.  Thank you Michele, I can’t imagine how difficult that day must have … Continue reading →

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La Bottega dei Vasai

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

There are moments when traveling that are so rare I hesitate to breathe in too deeply for fear of breaking the spell.  My day with Annamaria in her pottery studio was one of those times. Located in the small village of … Continue reading →

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Cinque Terre Flood: Vernazza Clean Up Progress

Posted on November 16, 2011 by
Amazing efforts from around Italy

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**For continuous updates, check out my Vernazza page here*** Many people have been wondering how the clean up is progressing in Vernazza.  The photographs of the destruction from the flooding initially left me thinking this was an impossible task. Dramatic … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: Reasons Traveling with Kids is Cool

Posted on November 14, 2011 by
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If I had a dollar for every time someone told me I was crazy to take my toddler to Italy by myself I would have never come back.  You are wasting your money; she will never remember anything.  She will be a … Continue reading →

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Cinque Terre flood: Save Vernazza ready for Donations

Posted on November 10, 2011 by
Vernazza flood

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I am happy to announce that donations are now being accepted through Save Vernazza ONLUS, a non-profit Italian organization established by four amazing women.  These ladies are incredibly resourceful and successful American women who have found themselves living in Vernazza and calling it … Continue reading →

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Vernazza Flood Tragedy-A personal account from Valentino Giannoni

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

An Incredible Story of Courage in the Face Of Death – A Personal Account of Tragedy Caused by the Vernazza Flood Translation courtesy of Save Vernazza.  Please click here for information on donating.  Pino Giannoni of the gelateria “Porto Dody Gelateria Artiginale” … Continue reading →

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Cinque Terre Flood: Vernazza Relief Video

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

I put this video on youtube to try and spread the word and inspire people to help with the immediate relief efforts and restoration. Disaster Relief Italian Red Cross For those wanting to donate to the entire area involved. Save Vernazza  An … Continue reading →

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