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Cinque Terre, Monterosso | Six Months After the Flood

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Miracle. That is what Monterosso is being called, and for good reason.  In just six months the town and its people have dug themselves out of the mud, repaired the town’s damaged utility services and reopened in time for the … Continue reading

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Cinque Terre Travelers Information

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These fantastic and informative links are courtesy of Save Vernazza and are the most up to date and current info out there. Trail Closures Status of Accommodations/Shops/Restaurants  Trains - Trains are open and operating normally. Support Vernazza and Monterosso through travel! 

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Cinque Terre, Vernazza Flood Update | Six Months Later

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Men sunning themselves in Piazza Macaroni.  Silverware softly clinking against china plates.  Sweet salty smell of spring along the ocean. For a moment you might forget what happened here in Vernazza six months ago. But just for a moment. Many of … Continue reading

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Rome Italy Travel Sites

Here are a few fun sites I have found to waste away on a Sunday.  I little of everything can be found below. What to Eat in Rome – Who doesn’t love a good food blog?? Dark Rome Blog – … Continue reading

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FREE Audio Walking Tours For Italy

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Everyone loves a good deal. Here is my pick for best deal of the summer!  Rick Steves has a comprehensive collection of FREE audio walking tours which I highly recommend.  Many places like Pompeii have poor guides and so-so information … Continue reading

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Living Locally | Relax and Enjoy

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

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

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

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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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Living Locally | Five steps to more meaningful travel

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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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