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Missing Finland…

Having returned from an epic family trip to Finland just a few days ago, I am waking up each morning thinking of having coffee with our Finnish family.

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Italy, Part 6 and Final: Tuscany

Castello d’Albola was built in the 15th century and is one of the masterpieces of Tuscany. This castle was our final stop of the tour.

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Italy, Part 5: Sicily

Feudo Principi di Butera is an estate that once belonged to royal families, even Sicily’s first prince. It is indeed still a noble place, and my favorite.

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Italy, Part 4: Sicily

There is no place on earth like Sicily.

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Italy Part 3: Masseria Altemura

Our trip to Zonin’s estate Masseria Altemura was to celebrate their inauguration. It was a grand party in every way!

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Italy: Lecce, Part 2

Day 2 in Lecce brings dinner in a dazzling 16th century castle built around a 12th century Norman tower.

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Italy: Five Days in Paradise

Come with me on a trip to Italy. My blogs for the next two weeks will be about a life-changing visit to Southern Italy.

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Starting Next Week…

Finally…. after many of you have been asking for so long. Monday begins my Italy blogs for the next two weeks! Come and re-live the trip with me!

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