I thought how unpleasant it is to be locked out; and I thought how it is worse, perhaps, to be locked in. ~ Virginia Woolf We locked ourselves in and out at the same time We recently rushed out …
Three Important Myths of Authentic Travel
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home. ~Marcel Proust People often write to us asking for our tips on creating an authentic …
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Kneading Simplicity
Five tender apricots in a blue bowl, a brief and exact promise of things to come. ~Frances Mayes Somewhere along my path, I decided that making something special for others meant hard work and …
Fear of Missing Out on Front Rows Seats
When we asked the principal at the Italian school our children attend what time school started each morning, she told us 8:30 am. When we showed up at 8:15 on the first day, everything was locked. …
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What Constitutes A Cultural Exchange?
I remember boarding the plane at 16 years old to venture to Australia. I was alone, scared, and excited. I was leaving all that I knew for a year as a Rotary Cultural Exchange Student in the Southern …
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Great Presentation Keeps Creativity Fluid
Set wide the window. Let me drink the day. ~ Edith Wharton The presentation is important in Italian culture. From the table to the tips of the perfectly pointed shoes, how one chooses to represent …
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