Southern Italy Snapshots: Calabria

Posted on: Jan 13, 2011

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While it is always fun to travel around Italy snapping shots and capturing the bel paese in all of her thousands-year-old glory, sometimes it is fun to take a look at what others are doing. Over the next few months, I’ll be showcasing some of my favorite photos of Italy’s southern regions taken by fellow Italophiles and posted (under creative commons, of course) on Flickr.

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Travel Tip Tuesday: Three Tips for Traveling with Your Sweetie

Posted on: Nov 16, 2010

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It is hard to believe three years have passed-to the day … Happy Anniversary, Sweetie!-since my husband and I tied the proverbial knot in southeast Texas. In that time we’ve taken more than a few international trips together and picked up some tips for traveling as a couple.

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Travel Tip Tuesday: Is Calabria Right For You?

Posted on: Sep 21, 2010

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Back in April, Robin, my friend and Travel Tip Tuesday counterpart over at My Melangè listed six reasons Italy might not be for everyone. It is one of my favorite posts and is a must-read for travelers considering a first-time trip to the bel paese.

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