Category Archives: Family

A few Money Tips…

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Melonie

Don’t leave home without it…no, not your American Express…your Euro’s-the money of Italy! Depending on where you are traveling you would be wise to show up with money in hand. Cash is key, and credit cards are not used everywhere. … Continue reading →

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Pope’s Retreat…

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Melonie

About an hour train ride from Rome is the ancient walled city of Viterbo. On the way we saw the three volcanic crater lakes and the main crops of hazel nuts and olive trees growing. The city is known today … Continue reading →

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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 →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Melonie

In exactly one week I leave for Naples and Rome…yet all my papework says Napoli and Roma…why don’t we just say Napoli and Roma? Why must things change across the ocean? When my hubby’s family came over from Central Italy … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Say “Cheese”!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Melonie

I am so lucky to have a kid who will eat anything. She will try anything and always has been adventuresome in the food arena. But there is one thing she LOVES like most kids…cheese. However, I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

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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 →

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