When my friend Tommaso asked me to accompany him on one of his tours last year I was really excited but also a little apprehensive, “would I enjoy Tuscany as much if I wasn’t making my own arrangements? I’m not used to keeping to a schedule so would I be exhausted by dinner time?” Now of course I didn’t tell him any of this, I wanted to experience this tour…
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Trip Planning
Are you a fan of trip planning? I personally love to plan but it can also be overwhelming and a lot of work: What cities to visit? How much time to spend in each location? Public transportation or car rental? Hotels Tickets to museums or events Where to eat? What will the weather be like? How to pack? The great news is that if you want to plan your trip…
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Can you sleep on a flight?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret…I do NOT like to fly! For many years it was a phobia that really took a hold on my life. There was a period more than 20 years ago when I did not fly at all, I think it lasted about 8 years. Then I signed up for a “Fear of Flying” course. It took place over 3 weekends and…
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Why Italia?
People ask me, why do you keep going back to Italy? Why not explore other places? Although I have been to a few other countries, I always include Italy as a part of my travel when I can. Instead of Why? I always think Why Not? It’s hard to explain but it’s a feeling I get when I’m there – like I belong, like I’m home. The people; Italians are…
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Planning a trip to Italy?
Trip planning can be overwhelming – especially in another country. I know people that have always wanted to go on a European vacation but really didn’t know where to start. This is where we can help! I want to introduce you to my friends Kerri and Tommaso. They are both tour guides that specialize in Italy – Kerri has been running an Italian Tour Business for many years and Tommaso…
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