Volterra: My Top Italian Hill Town
1:00 01/01/1970
I often say the Volterra is my favorite Italian hill town. Returning this year for my research chores, I was wondering if that was overstating things. But as soon as I settled into the town, my...
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Out of Office: Catherine Explores the Ancient and Modern in Israel
1:00 01/01/1970
Viator’s team of travel insiders is obsessed with finding the best things to do everywhere we travel. From traditional tours to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, everywhere from Australia to...
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Our Europe trip – City 15: Rome!
1:00 01/01/1970
Yes, 3 nights in Rome! Some of the highlights, and the great spots we visited walking through Rome with our iPhone (Sanne) and Android (Bart) city guides: Meeting our Spotters On Sunday, we (and...
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Tacky Tuscan Tourist Trap?
1:00 01/01/1970
When filming our TV shows, we often note how we make things look better than they are. The truth is, there are a lot of tacky tourist traps throughout Europe. San Gimignano comes off as a pretty...
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Pointy Skylines and Glittering Frescoes in Tuscany
1:00 01/01/1970
When it comes to hill towns in Tuscany, San Gimignano is the region’s glamour girl, getting all of the attention from passing tour buses. A quick stroll through its core, in the shadows of its 14...
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Enjoying Steak Dinner at Osteria dell’ Aquacheta
1:00 01/01/1970
High-intensity travel makes me hungry — especially in Italy. The one meal I’ve been looking forward to more than any other is a big steak dinner at Osteria dell’ Aquacheta in Montepulciano....
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Booking It in Italy
1:00 01/01/1970
I’m 45 days into my 100-days-of-Europe blog series. I hope you’re enjoying traveling with me. I’ve picked up some new tips along the way while updating my guidebooks. Most people consider this...
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In Italy, Wine is a Religion — and I’m a Convert
1:00 01/01/1970
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” There is no better place in the world to confirm what Ben said than in Tuscany. Today I’m...
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Istanbul in the footsteps of John Malkovich
1:00 01/01/1970
Palaces line the shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Mosques and minarets mingle with European colonial buildings, which are punctuated from time to time with skyscrapers. In between there are bazaars...
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Recipe of the week: Shan khao-swe (Shan noodles soup with chicken)
1:00 01/01/1970
Shan noodles are one of the famous foods in Burma. They are derived from Shan State which is in the eastern part of the country, and they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or as a snack...
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