Category Archives: Travel Tips

Christmas in April

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Melonie

I’m back from my Mission Trip in Italy and had an amazing week discovering Southern and Central Italy. Naples-a small city of about 4 million! is not really as I had expected. It has always been explained to me as … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Hotels, Italy, Naples, Things to do, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Horse tricks and turkey legs…

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Melonie

I’ll say it again and again….google “Festivals in Tuscany” or wherever else you are traveling in Italy and plan your trip accordingly. The festivals (food, flowers, men in tights) really put you in the vacation mood and throw you back … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Florence, History, Italy, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Wine | Leave a comment

Zip Lining in the Alps!!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Melonie

A super fun day and a great change from the medieval villages, museums, art, or shopping is an outdoor adventure in the Garfagnana! Kids and adults alike will appreciate the break, the fresh air and a beautiful drive to “Selva … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Italy, Lucca, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Wine Snob?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Melonie

It’s no secret…the one thing I will never understand or be able to comprehend is the massive undertaking of wine…whether it is here in Tennessee or in Italy. I will never be accused of being a “wine snob”..I even get … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, History, Hotels, Italy, Lucca, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Wine | Leave a comment

It’s a Park …not Disney World

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Melonie

I feel compelled to share with you the sweet, relaxing and informative “Pinocchio Park” in Collidi-across the mountain about a half hour from our place…if you take the winding road over through Bennabio (brave it if you dare…) I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, Florence, History, Italy, Lucca, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Our little hamlet…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Melonie

Named after a late Roman settler “Carsius”, the hamlet of Crasciana boasts just over 100 town folks…many more homes so most are vacationers like us or “townies” who come to cool off in the summer months. Our flat is actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Family, History, Italy, Lucca, Real Estate, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

To Market To Market …

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Melonie

Ok..I’ll admit it…I dream of one day learning how to cook. Italy’s market places  have inspired me to learn. I love going to the open markets on any given day.  Every village has there assigned market day. In Bagni it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bagni Di Lucca, Food, Italy, Lucca, Travel Tips, Tuscany | Leave a comment

I got gas…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Melonie

By accident…I somehow received “gas” water in Italy. ..after wrinkling my nose, the kind waitress said..”you like no gas?”..I said, “umm…yes, no gas please”. Just so no one has to suffer this painful gassy experience let’s talk about drinks in Italy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italy, Things to do, Travel Tips, Tuscany, Wine | Leave a comment

Staying in a castle….

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Melonie

If you ever find yourself in Rome and do not have time for the 2.5 hr drive to Pompeii you may consider a quick 40 min train ride from the city centre to Ostia Antica, or better yet…stay in a … Continue reading →

Posted in antiques, History, Hotels, Italy, Things to do, Travel Tips | Leave a comment

Watch out Naples…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Melonie

This is a public service announcement…We interrupt the normal broadcast of my blog to report this announcement ….ha… I apologize for my subscribers who look for travel tips and memories in my blog but I do feel like it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Tennessee, Things to do, Travel Tips | Leave a comment