by DHales | Feb 6, 2015 | art, Books, culture, Fashion, Florence, Italy, Language, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
In this guest blog, Susan Van Allen, author of the bestselling 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, introduces five of her Florentine favorites: 1. Botticelli Room in the Uffizi Gallery I love arriving here and settling into...
by DHales | Apr 22, 2013 | Books, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
biking andare in bicicletta by Susan Van Allen Spring (la Primavera) is prime time for biking (andare in bicicletta) in Italy–mild temperatures (le temperature miti) and flowers (fiori) bursting into bloom are inspiration to get outside, immerse yourself...
by DHales | Jul 21, 2012 | Books, Italy, Language, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
The second edition of one of my favorite travel books, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, has just been published, with updated chapters, budget tips, and on-line resources. Whatever your gender, don't head for Italy without it! In this guest blog,...
by DHales | Oct 6, 2010 | Books, Italy, Language, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
Viva l'italiano!Book Bonanza ContestIn celebration of Italian Heritage month, the "Viva l'italiano!" Book Bonanza Contest is offering seven sensational books on Italy's language, culture, sights, wine and food. Here are the...