Most of us can remember a trip from years ago with remarkable clarity. Perhaps it was watching wildlife emerge from the morning mist on safari. Maybe it was standing on the deck of a small boat as a glacier calved into the sea. It could have been a quiet evening in a centuries-old European city, …
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Florence made an unexpected literary reminder for me today. Not through a guidebook or a blog, but through Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series, which you know I really enjoy. I love getting a feel for the atmosphere, and getting to know the characters who live on this Edinburgh street, all with various delightful …
Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Follow a local through Madrid’s famous Calle de Ponzano and discover the food, drinks, traditions, and etiquette behind an authentic Madrid tapas crawl. “Don’t even think about sitting down,” Sergio tells me, following my gaze to a recently vacated table with …
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Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Italian Cookies cookbook review by Domenica Marchetti featuring authentic recipes and stories inspired by Italy’s regions and traditions. Some cookbooks teach you how to bake. Others take you somewhere. Italian Cookies by Domenica Marchetti does both—effortlessly blending recipes with a deep …
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Most people do not need another vacation that looks perfect online. They need one that feels good while they are living it. That sounds simple, but it is where so many trips go wrong. We chase the famous view, the trending hotel, the restaurant everyone is posting about, and the itinerary that sounds impressive when …
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