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May 1, 2022
On the Road in Southern Tuscany: Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano & Saturnia
Tuscany is so big, there are still places I've never seen in my 25 years of guiding here. So I was thrilled to have the chance to visit...


Apr 18, 2022
Spring in Tuscany: Fresh Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese
Spring in Tuscany means fresh fava beans! Many people think immediately of Hannibal Lecter's famous line from Silence of the Lambs, but I...


Mar 31, 2022
Spring in Seville, Spain
¡Hola! and welcome to Spain! I was just in Spain on business so decided to extend my stay a few days and really explore the fascinating...


Feb 27, 2022
Florence: what's blooming in February?
It's still cold outside with nighttime temps around freezing, but the days are getting warmer and the sun is bringing out the first...


Feb 13, 2022
Winter in Tuscany: San Gimignano, Volterra & Pisa
Most people think of Italy as a summer destination and come for the beaches and al fresco dining, but that's also when it's hot and...


Jan 29, 2022
Cinque Terre news: work begins on the Via dell'Amore
I’ve been hiking the popular trails of the Cinque Terre since 1997 and have seen frequent trail closings over the years due to...


Jan 15, 2022
Winter in the Outer Banks, NC
Today's post is all about nature. My home base in the U.S. is on a narrow barrier island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I love...


Dec 31, 2021
Good-bye 2021: my Favorite Photos of the Year
Happy New Year from the Outer Banks of North Carolina! It's lovely here in the off-season and I'm grateful that I was able to travel this...


Nov 27, 2021
November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun
Sure, the weather may be risky in November, but it's also a great time to visit the Tuscany. Most of the tourists have gone home, the...


Nov 14, 2021
Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.2
As promised, here's a follow-up to my previous post about the amazing collection at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. My...


Nov 3, 2021
I'm Free(lance)! Going my own way in 2022
I received notice of my termination today After 20 years of working for a small tour operator (ten of those full-time) I'm finally going...


Oct 17, 2021
Masterworks from the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, pt.1
I had a few extra hours in Athens recently so decided to visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum. I had already been but it...


Oct 6, 2021
Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights
Buongiorno! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I've been traveling a lot and actually had one TOUR (Greek Islands...


Sep 2, 2021
Ten Tips for a Successful Stopover
Hello finally from my home in Florence! This is a great time to be in Tuscany as the savage heat of the summer has eased and now there’s...


Aug 18, 2021
Adventures in the Azores, pt. 2: Faial and Pico
After a fun few days on the island of São Miguel (see pt. 1 of the Azores adventure here) it was time to head to Faial, where my friend...


Aug 13, 2021
Adventures in the Azores, pt. 1: São Miguel
Some of my favorite trips are the spontaneous ones where I impulsively decide to go somewhere I know nothing about. That happened to me...


Jul 19, 2021
Stopover Fun: 36 hrs in Lisbon
We all try to avoid long lay-overs when we fly but you can also extend your visit and turn it into a fun "stopover"! I did it last week...


Jul 6, 2021
Hiking near Florence: the Monastery and Nature Reserve of Vallombrosa
The summer sun can be brutal in Florence, and it's often one of the hottest cities in Italy since it's landlocked and in a wide valley,...


Jun 28, 2021
The Tour de France : excitement & fun at the world's biggest bike race
The Tour de France began this weekend so I just had a chat with my old friend and former guiding colleague Luca Magnoni. He and I have...


Jun 14, 2021
The Green side of the Big Apple: Nature trails and calm spaces around New York City
Here's one last post from my recent trip to the U.S. and then I promise to return to Italy! My memories of New York were mostly of...
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