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Following Chekhov to 'Hell' - Features - World Hum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:33 -0800

Really good story about one travel writer re-visiting a place Chekhov had lived and written about... It's well-written, but it certainly doesn't make me want to follow in his footsteps!

Best romantic places to fall in love on the Greek mainland | Greece Travel Guide

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:14:46 -0800

Most people - me included - would probably think of the Greek islands first when planning a romantic vacation in Greece. But this article shows that there are romantic vacation spots on the mainland, too. Good tips.

Learn Conversational Italian with Italypod 101 | My Bella Vita

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:29:49 -0700

Good review of a website designed to help you learn Italian. Might have to give it a try. I could use all the help I can get... :)

6 Really Nice Ways to Get Your Way When You Travel | Frommers.com

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:32:04 -0700

I think being a nice person is a good policy no matter what you're doing, but in this article the argument is that you actually get better service/treatment when you travel if you're nice than if you raise hell. Makes sense to me!

Unique Hotels Kids Will Love | WanderTot

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:44:58 -0700

Fun post with unique hotels - but hotels that are still family-friendly if you're traveling with kids.

Free press travel: necessary ... and certainly not an evil | Gadling.com

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:22 -0700

Nice article on why taking press trips doesn't automatically mean the articles produced will be bad or biased. Not sure this will end the debate, but it's a good contribution to the discussion.

Bleeding Espresso & 7 Habits of Highly Effective Expats in Italy

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:45:00 -0700

These great tips are Italy-specific, but with slight adjustments will work for expats living in other countries, too. I think it's important to find that balance - of adapting to your new home without forgetting who you are.

Five Ways to Overcome Post Vacation Blues | My Bella Vita

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:38:39 -0700

Great tips for fighting the post-vacation blues - some Italy-specific stuff here, but easily applicable to anywhere else.

:|: zoomata :|: & Blog Archive & How to See Caravaggio's "Adoration of the Sheperds" During Restoration

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:26:36 -0700

While this famous Caravaggio painting is being restored, it'll still be on display - meaning you can book a visit to watch the restorers at work in Rome. Fascinating! This post tells you how to book a visit.

Bleeding Espresso & Mudslides in Messina: Thanks for Not Getting in the Way Berlusconi!

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:38:45 -0700

The news about the mudslides in Messica, Sicily is sad - so many people dead or homeless. In this post there's information about how you can help.