Before we went to Athens I only knew about Aegina because I had watched one of Jamie Oliver’s TV shows, Jamie does Athens. He visited the Greek island, explored it ... Read more
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Amalfi Coast’s Laurito
One of our favorite Amalfi Coast beaches, Laurito, is a secret we hesitate to share. Foreign tourists hardly know the place. This Amalfi Coast beach is not in the average ... Read more
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Living in the Slow Food Lane in Bra, Italy
We wondered strongly if all this fine-living was accessible to the average traveler, so packing up our wondrously-small Renault Clio, we hit the road with only our trusty Lonely Planet, and pasta-loving appetites, to guide us. Unfortunately, the truffle pig had to stay at home.
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Tiki Torches, Sunsets and a Barefoot Dinner for Two
How to plan a romantic dinner on the beach for your next tropical vacation Imagine a sandy stretch of strand arched in a graceful parenthesis. The ocean glows luminous turquoise ... Read more
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How to Dress Like an Italian
White sneakers and khaki pants? American. Flip flops and shorts in the middle of winter? German. Default raincoat and pink lipstick? British. Vintage sundress, leggings, and mary janes? French. Skinny ... Read more
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How to Make Tamales
In California we are fortunate to have an abundance of ethnic restaurants, especially Mexican ones. When you have friends from Mexico who cook, or when their moms cook for you, it’s even better. Around Christmas, I’ve been known to hang around these friends’ houses just a bit more because I…
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8 Tips to Avoid the First Time Cruise Jitters
Sherry Laskin, the Cruise Maven, tells why going on a cruise is still a good idea and value for your next vacation – and shows us how to do it in Travel Belle style.
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6 Reasons to Visit Belgium Next Time You Go to Europe
If you are thinking about places to visit in Europe, be sure to consider Belgium
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Charleston Day Trip – Firefly Distillery, Tea Plantation And Angel Oak Tree
Today I'm going to tell you about one of my favorite Charleston day trips, heading south out of Charleston, SC along Route 700.