Travel

After a good night’s rest in our toasty room, we woke up far less jet-lagged, and very ready to take on the day.  Our first stop was the Field Museum.  We had been invited to attend the preview event for the opening of their new exhibit, the Greeks. The event was wonderful.  A few key […]

Just before Thanksgiving, the Mr. and I had the opportunity to pop down to Chicago for a couple of nights and get a taste for the Windy City.  We had so much fun staying bundled up and exploring the city.  We even got a few snow flurries while in town, which for us San Diegans […]

One of the highlights of my Italian adventure that I have not yet shared with you, was taking the most amazing cooking class with Assunta; a kind chef who owns an adorable B&B right outside of Montepulciano. Assunta’s class is different than any other I have taken – she actually lets you decide the menu […]

As my trip was quickly coming to an end (insert sad face here), I had a lot planned for my last few days.  A quick stop in Positano, followed by my return to Rome to catch my flight home.  How had the time passed by so quickly?  I’m not quite sure.  But I did make […]

The next stop on my Italian adventure was the Isle of Capri.  I had this picture in my mind of what Capri would look like – sort of out of the movies, glamorous and tropical.  And luckily for me, it had turned out to be every bit what I had imagined and more. Capri is […]

After saying goodbye to Montepulciano, it was time for a quick stop in Naples.  I had one full day to explore Naples and get a real taste for the city.  I arrived at the train station (in the pouring rain),  and was relieved to not wait in the taxi line outside.  The hotel where I […]

My final week in Tuscany was a whirlwind of food, festivities and quick day trips.  The time seemed to slip away far too quickly. My week started with the final day of the Bravio delle Botti.  A long day of celebrating, starting with the blessing of the barrels, ending about 12 hours later with the […]

After enjoying one last gelato in Florence, it was time for me to catch my train and venture to Tuscany, where Montepulciano would be my home for a few weeks.  I had never been in the heart of Tuscany before, so I was really excited for the picturesque countryside, red wines and Tuscan foods. During […]

After a great pit stop in Pisa, it was time to relax in Florence, one of my favorite cities in Italy.  I love wandering the streets of Florence, there are so many beautiful buildings, churches, museums, cafes – it is a city with unlimited charm. a proper start in firenze: an iced cappuccino from caffè […]

After hopping off the train, I felt instantly excited as I walked the adorable pedestrian only streets towards the Leaning Tower. You walk for about 25 minutes not seeing anything, and then when you make your last turn, there it is, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Right next to the Leaning Tower was a beautiful […]