Bookstores, Italian Food & Italy Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore? ~ Henry Ward Beecher ~ I would add to that, “as in front of Italian food.” ... Read more
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8 Items That Make Airplane Travel More Pleasant
As travel belles, we like to arrive at our destination looking great. But nowadays, flying can be quite a hassle with all the increased security measures, long layovers and crowded airports. Whenever possible, I opt to take the train or bus. However, I have now discovered a series of items…
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Book Review: The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost
Travel Book Reviews: The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost, A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure by Rachel Friedman This one is simply about a ... Read more
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Tipping Etiquette around the World
Tipping etiquette and a global gratuity guide for the Travel Belle Traveling to a foreign country is exhilarating. It is an amazing gift to be able to see and experience ... Read more
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5 Steps to Dehydration Prevention During Travel
Dehydration prevention while traveling is easy with these 5 tips I wanted to take a minute to remind you how important it is to stay hydrated at all times; especially ... Read more
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Wearable Luggage and Other Things I Love this Week
History of travel – an animated view of the story so far (Infographic), Tnooz, by Kevin May via HotelClub This is an absolute travel and history lover’s dream! Shared over on ... Read more
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Hometown Picnic at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia
“What’s your favorite spot to have a picnic?” When I sat down to write my answer to this week’s question, I had to struggle to think of the last time ... Read more
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Europe for Christmas? The Tropics? Or Home?
Welcome to Across the Cafe Table where every second Wednesday we ask a question and share our answers If you HAD to spend the holidays away somewhere, where would ... Read more
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The ‘Three Hots’ of Chongqing, China
We touch down on the runway at Chongqing’s airport and I glimpse at a heavy haze that weighs the city down. We disembark, gather our luggage from a sluggish carousel ... Read more