The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the …
The Cinque Terre Era
As we traversed the cobbled sidewalks of the Cinque Terre this week and navigated the bustling cafes, something was different. From Manarola to Vernazza to Monterosso, we listened to Americans …
Inside The Indelible Walls of Lucca, Italy
Some walled cities we have visited have felt a bit eerie. It is hard to explain but it is as if centuries of trying to ward off people have finally worked and there is no one left clamoring to get in. …
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Forte Dei Marmi: The Hamptons of Italy
Forte dei Marmi, on Northern Tuscany’s Versilia Coast, is often referred to as the Hamptons of Italy. Just as New Yorkers head to the seaside when summer debuts, wealthy Italians from Florence, Milan, …
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Second Honeymoon on The Italian Riviera
As we prepared for our wedding, countless people told us we should travel before having kids before it is too late, they warned. In some cases they were right. The past ten years were a blur of soft …
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The Meaning of Monuments: Pisa and Beyond
I have read so many travel pieces over the years that have suggested that one monument or another is not “worth it” due to the access, the cost, the crowds and so on. Here is why monuments or major …
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