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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Authenticity in food is a very fluid concept, especially when looking for authentic food from a specific country. Authentic Italian food to the baker on the corner in Tuscany could be different from the pastry chef down the street, much less the difference in different regions of Italy. In fact, the same recipe …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>In addition to being a country of great importance, Greece cuisine is responsible for having world-famous foods such as Moussaka, Spanakopita, Feta Cheese, and Frappes. Greece is widely known for using its fresh ingredients to create some of the most tantalizing Greek dishes. In this article, I would like to share with you 25 …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>  Portofino Italy has long been the pitstop along the Mediterranean coastline for the rich and famous who love to park their yachts in the harbor. And for good reason. This charming harbor is matched only by the wonderful restaurants that take pride in typical heavy Ligurian cuisine and seafood. Restaurants located in the …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> La Bottega del Legno: The Wood Shop in Forli, Italy The Violin The year was 1943 and it was blistering cold.  The conditions were unbearable and he struggled with making it yet another day.  Days ran into more days at the concentration camp. But there was one thing that Giuseppe Lombardi loved and …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>This post won the award by Italy Magazine as the best blog post on an art and culture blog for 2014!  Rumbling down the road, past the emerald green pastures, dirt, and signs in Italian, I knew I was up for this adventure. The roads became tinier and tinier as we headed toward Carpegna …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Over the last few weeks, I was looking through and editing old photographs when I started thinking about our bucket list for families that I made. When I was in college, my friends and I used to watch a television show about these families that were traveling around the world. They were marking things …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Norway is absolutely beautiful and every traveler should include this country on their bucket list. With its snowy winters, interesting history, vibrant architecture, and wonderful people, the sheer beauty of this Nordic country is just too compelling to be ignored. And if that’s not enough to convince you, here’s my list of 16 amazing things …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Going on a road trip is sure to be memorable for everyone involved. It is a great way to discover familiar places either with a large group of people or just a few. While most road trips are taken with the intent of visiting family and friends, many choose road trips for vacation purposes. …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>When I found out that the creators of the TUMI brand, the former CEO Charlie Clifford and Larry Lein and the former executive vice president were behind ROAM luggage, I was ecstatic! This exciting new customizable luggage brand ROAM has the same styling and durability that the TUMI brand has long been known for. …

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