Celebrations, Cuisine & Culture, Other Resources

The Defacement of Royal Symbols in Architecture and Art: The French Revolution

The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens redesigned their country’s political

Dec 30, 2020

Cuisine & Culture

The History of Michelin Restaurant Ratings

The first Michelin guide was published by the Michelin brothers, creator of the removable pneumatic tire, in 1900. The first guide was intended to be a survival guide for

Dec 14, 2020

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

Women & Wine in Tuscany

For centuries men have dominated the Tuscan wine industry. However, as more daughters take over the wineries from their fathers it is creating a natural diversity at the regional

Dec 8, 2020

Celebrations, Cuisine & Culture, Multi-Generational

We Have the Etruscans to Thank for Modern-day Society and Wine

After several days of marinating in the sweet life we found ourselves ready to delve into the ancient history of Tuscany and its namesake: the Etruscans. On a quest, we set off

Dec 8, 2020

Bucket List, Celebrations, Cuisine & Culture, Multi-Generational

Savoring La Dolce Vita in Tuscany

Villa Maramai, where we are encamped for a month during our 45-day trip to Tuscany and Normandy, is located in the Maramai vineyard of The Gracciano della Seta Estate in the

Dec 8, 2020

Bucket List, Celebrations, Cuisine & Culture

Celebrating New Years Eve on the Nile

We boarded Air Cairo the morning of New Years Eve for the short flight to Luxor where we were met by our guide for a tour of Karnak Temple prior to loading our luggage onto the

Dec 31, 2019

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

Riding Camels at the Base of the Giza Pyramids

The last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a twenty-year period between 2589-2566BC and it was the tallest structure made by

Dec 30, 2019

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

Treading in the Footsteps of Giants

I have had a lifelong fascination with the Giant’s Causeway and my husband wanted to either play or walk the Royal Portrush golf course.  Combining both interests, we

Jul 1, 2019

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

Pyramids: Practicing Until Perfect

  The morning was sunny and mild as we left our Giza hotel, the Mena House Hotel located at the foot of the Giza pyramid complex, to make our pilgrimage to Dahshur before

Jan 19, 2019

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

Nazareth & the Sea of Galilee

After leaving the village of Nazareth, we headed to the Sea of Galilee is the second lowest elevation lake in the world (after the Dead Sea) and

Jan 18, 2019

Cuisine & Culture

Jerusalem Market

Machane Yehuda is the largest market in Jerusalem with over 250 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to cheese, honey, meat, and baked goods 6-days a week (closed on

Jan 15, 2019

Bucket List, Cuisine & Culture

First Night in Israel: It is Well With my Soul

We said goodbye to our friends in Amman, with whom we had traveled across Egypt and Jordan, to board our flight to Tel Aviv.  Upon arrival, our driver picked us up for the

Jan 8, 2019