Tag: travel
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Lufthansa vs Ryanair
The difference is REAL! Lufthansa and Ryanair are completely different flying experiences. You pay a low fare to get to a destination. One is basically a cattle wagon while the other has a customer service dimension. Don’t complain, sit back and tolerate what paying pennies can buy. I took a flight to Milan on Ryanair. […]
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Salerno On Tap
More to come on the undedapprecicated Amalfi city. I had a two day then loved the coastal resort.
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Pompeii
Haunting. Tragic. Inspiring. What can anyone write about Pompeii that has not been written before? The Roman city fell victim to the Mount Vesuvius. Mother Nature claimed the city one evening burying the ancient metropolis under levels of deadly ash almost 2000 years ago. Visiting the site 2 times in August. I admit, Pompeii stirs […]
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My Mother Made It
A new series based on my cuisine experiences in Italy. The title comes from a conversation about who prepares the food in the kitchen. The guy replied, “My Mother Made It”. I had no more to say. Of course pasta plays a role in the story. How much?
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What Happens in Baia, Stays in Baia
The saying, “What Happened in Baia Stayed in Baia”. It was once one of the most important ports in the western world. Connected to the capital, Baia and the connected water way supplied Rome with the riches from the empire. The city’s reputation: decadent, hedonistic, the seeking of all pleasures. The extensive bathes provided a […]
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2500 Years Old, Yet Still Wondrous
Not far from Salerno, Italy stands the ancient city of Paestum. The 2500 year old once Greek Colony feels like a movie set waiting for extras. Except this is no scene from an epic Hollywood film, it’s history. I admit it, this place is incredible.
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Haunting Ruins of Pompeii
On a visit to South Italy, a visit to the once grand city of Pompeii is a must Stay tuned for the full story.
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Naples!
Stay tuned for details on Naples. The Italian city offers splendid historical records of human history.
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Captivity Saxony
Stay Tuned for my coverage on my 48 hour trip to Saxony and Dresden. A destination still unspoiled by over tourism with so much to offer.
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Like Mon Calamari
Looking at this tank, thee fish reminded me of Mon Calamari from Star Wars spaceships floating in one space.