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Living Locally | Relax and Enjoy

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I have talked about four of the five steps to my Living Locally philosophy so far:   putting yourself in their shoes , making the first attempt at communication , blending in and keeping an open mind.  Now for the final and … Continue reading →

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Living Locally | Keep an open mind

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

I am continuing on with step four of my Living Locally philosophy.   I have covered three of my five steps to more meaningful travel so that you can have more than just a great trip this year.  This is Living Locally.   The first three … Continue reading →

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Living Locally | Try To Blend In

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

For those of you who missed my previous posts, I am taking some time to explain each of my five steps to more meaningful travel so that you can have more than just a great trip this year.  I call … Continue reading →

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Living Locally | Make the first attempt at communication

Posted on March 28, 2012 by
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Over the years, I have had the opportunity to watch other travelers as they interacted with locals and responded to their new environment.  I have witnessed some wonderful encounters but I have also had the unfortunate chance to see some … Continue reading →

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Train Tips and Manners for Your Trip to Italy

Posted on February 15, 2012 by
You can find fast ticket machines throughout the stations.

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Train travel is a very easy and low stress way to get around Italy but can initially be overwhelming.  Once you get the system down you can relax and enjoy the scenery passing by without worrying about where you are … Continue reading →

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My Special Places in Italy | Civita di Bagnoregio

Posted on February 13, 2012 by
View of Civita from across the valley

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Regally perched high atop a hill of tufa is the magical but dying town of Civita di Bagnoregio.  This tiny village near Orvieto in Umbria has everything one could hope for when exploring the Italian countryside.  Civita is quaint, so … Continue reading →

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Italian customs are hard to change.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Prime Minister Monti passed an unpressedented law that allows shopkeepers to stay open 24/7 including holidays.   Now I know that doesn’t sound mind-boggling to a country that has a Wal-Mart in every city where one can by a can of … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: Italian Phrases to Memorize

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

You do not need to be fluent in Italian.  I tell everyone to memorize a few important phrases and use them frequently.  Just that small amount of effort will show the locals that you are trying and they will respond … Continue reading →

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