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My Custom Made Adventure: A Culinary Tour in Italy

by Suzanne on June 10, 2019 in My Adventures

A Well Seasoned Culinary Tour in Italy with Oldways

For me, travel should include eating, touring, learning, smiling, tasting, experiencing and a little added relaxation. Would you enjoy a tour to the Veneto Region of Northern Italy which included these satisfying ingredients? Yes, me too! Every detail of my culinary tour in Italy with Oldways was executed to perfection and I often wondered if it was custom made just for me.

Now I know this isn’t true, but the itinerary sure checked the boxes of my list of favorites. This trip to Italy focused on authentic dishes and included traveling with Chefs and Co-owners Michael Lombardi and Kevin O’Donnell from a traditional Venetian restaurant in Boston called SRV. Additionally, the creativity of the excursions and inventive itinerary were beyond anything I could envision. Imagine seeing a tour through the eyes of chef? How unique is that? It seems that every passion, every interest that I hold dear about cooking and travel, I share with Oldways

a culinary tour of Italy — Enjoying lunch on the Grand Canal in Venice with my tourmates

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Sensational Iceland: The Making of a Travel Video

by Suzanne on May 31, 2019 in My Adventures

A travel video – Our tour in Iceland Craig and I are a small part of the making of a travel video of epic proportions. Nature in Iceland is so BIG, so incredible that it could be a challenge to capture it. However the professionals from Colette Travel that we worked with, brought their… Continue Reading

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The Terrific Benefits of Seeking a Travel Blog for Advice

by Suzanne on May 28, 2019 in My Adventures

Seeking a Travel Blog for Advice I think this subject may be divided into two camps; those that understand the value of a travel blogger and those that don’t. I of course fall into the former. Let’s discuss. How can a travel blog help you? Today, everyone really does their homework, whether it is… Continue Reading

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A Restaurant Called Hippo in Highland Park – Curious Name, Delicious Food!

by Suzanne on May 21, 2019 in My Adventures

Hippo in Highland Park Wow! We finally had a moment to visit a restaurant called Hippo in Highland Park. Highland Park is a small, but mighty foodie town just outside of Los Angeles and it is experiencing quite an exciting renaissance. Buildings are being renovated and inventive delicious restaurants are popping up very frequently.… Continue Reading

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Pinch Me – A Delicious Culinary Tour in Italy

by Suzanne on April 25, 2019 in My Adventures

A Culinary Tour in Italy I am off to Italy once again. I would continue to pinch myself, but I am beginning to bruise! Two years ago my Italian adventures began with a week-long Italian cooking immersion adventure in the hills of Tuscany, as a guest of Tuscan Women Cook. I toured, ate ridiculously… Continue Reading

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Empty Nester Travel :: A Perfect Weekend in San Diego

by Suzanne on April 22, 2019 in My Adventures

AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia asked me to share my adventures in San Diego. All opinions, photographs and details are my own. As Southern California locals, we have a long list of choices for an exciting weekend getaway. How do we choose to leave when DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles) is brimming with… Continue Reading

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Grillmarket :: A Fantastic Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland

by Suzanne on April 15, 2019 in My Adventures

Discovering a new restaurant in Reykjavík Last week I wrote about the unique food of Iceland and shared how we experienced quite a wide spectrum of tastes. Whether we embraced every dish or not, we LOVED the entire adventure. What’s the point of visiting a new country and spending your time looking for American food?… Continue Reading

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The Unique Food of Iceland is Truly An Adventure!

by Suzanne on April 8, 2019 in My Adventures

The food of Iceland is an intriguing adventure For me, the food of Iceland takes second place behind the breathtaking abundance of nature.The beauty of the vast flat lands, numerous snow capped volcanoes, enormous waterfalls, and pale blue icebergs continue to keep me dreaming of our Northern Lights Tour. Reykjavík is the capital of a… Continue Reading

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Suitcase Adventures: Let’s Talk About Packing for Your Next Trip

by Suzanne on April 2, 2019 in My Adventures

Let’s talk about packing for your next trip. I am no expert, but I do pack an awful lot! I travel a couple of times a month for all types of weather and experiences. Sometimes the trips may be for a few days and others a week or two. Last summer I spent a month… Continue Reading

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Portugal :: A Magical Adventure on the Island of Madeira

by arlteach2 on March 25, 2019 in Guest Adventures

Please welcome back Angela, my long time friend, world traveler and frequent contributor to the blog. After reading her description of the magical island of Madeira, I am ready to make my reservations and I know you will be too. The Magical Island of Madeira Island hopping—the perfect way to round out an… Continue Reading

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Get to the know the Empty Nesters:

My Custom Made Adventure: A Culinary Tour in Italy

A Well Seasoned Culinary Tour in Italy with Oldways

Sensational Iceland: The Making of a Travel Video

The Terrific Benefits of Seeking a Travel Blog for Advice

A Restaurant Called Hippo in Highland Park – Curious Name, Delicious Food!

Pinch Me – A Delicious Culinary Tour in Italy

Empty Nester Travel :: A Perfect Weekend in San Diego

Grillmarket :: A Fantastic Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland

The Unique Food of Iceland is Truly An Adventure!

Suitcase Adventures: Let’s Talk About Packing for Your Next Trip

Portugal :: A Magical Adventure on the Island of Madeira

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