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The Allure of Italy – A Matter of Perception
In another part of the world, this might look like a rough section of a city, or even a ghetto. But in Italy, crumbling stone foundations and graffiti-laced walls exude a particular type of charm. The allure of Italy is … Continue reading
My Italian Family
The only reason I went to Molise and to the town of Colle d’Anchise was to visit my cousins on my father’s side of the family. My cousin Antonella and I connected a few years ago on FaceBook and this … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL
Tagged Colle d'Anchise, italian family, Italy, Molise
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Scenes from Italy – A Short Movie
I am supposed to be writing today according to my own self-imposed agenda, and I did write this morning. I still have to finish two articles by tomorrow afternoon, but somehow got sidetracked looking through my photos of Italy. Imagine … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing
Tagged Amalfi Coast, beach, Bellagio, Caltagirone, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Liguria, Longano, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, writing
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Colle d’Anchise, Italy – Birthplace of my Longano Grandparents
Here is a map of the village of Colle d’Anchise in the Molise region of Italy. My Longano grandparents were born here and I have cousins that live here now. I have placed a few pushpins on this map of … Continue reading
Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage
Taking photos of signs in Italy is just another excuse to shoot photos and I love it!
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing
Tagged Amalfi Coast, Caltagirone, Cinque Terre, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Manarola, McDonald's, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, signs, Trastevere, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, Verona, writing
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Writing Writing Writing
In the past few days I have made a lot of progress on my book since I decided to focus on it, and I sat down to write whenever I had the chance. One of the great things for me … Continue reading
Italy Travel – Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily
Thursday May 17 Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily It was cold and raining this morning in Colle d’Anchise and Sue and I had breakfast prepared by the owner himself, Signor Michele at La Piana dei Mulini, a wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning
Tagged autostrada, Colle d'Anchise, driving in Italy, Hotel reservations, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Sicily, strait of Messina, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing
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Travel in Italy – Driving to Longano and Colle d’Anchise
May 16 The disembarkation process this morning was seamless and Sue and I were on the dock by 8am waiting for the rest of our pre-arranged group to meet our driver to take us to the airport. That is where … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning
Tagged car rental in Italy, Colle d'Anchise, driving in Italy, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Longano, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing
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Rome Continues to Deal with Snow
Today ANSA, the Italian news agency, reports that parts of Rome got up to 20 inches of snow and they are still dealing with the aftermath of high fuel use and closed roads and offices. Although they are expecting things … Continue reading
People of Italy
One of the best things about Italy are the Italian people themselves. Even people who aren’t Italian or of Italian descent always say the same things about the Italians. They are warm, passionate and happy people. I loved the people … Continue reading
