A Taste of Italy: Naples and Sorrento

by Clyde Dennis
Italy is really two countries in one, and to experience a real taste of Italy, Naples and Sorrento are your best destinations.

Naples

Naples is a city with a reputation, and not a very good one. For many, some words that come to mind when thinking about the city include unmentionables like “dirty” and “crime [...]

Florence Hostels

by Ben Cooper 
As the home of the Renaissance, Florence may be considered the center of all things high art. But high art needn’t necessarily mean high cost. For travelers on a budget, a hostel in Florence can make the Tuscan city a remarkably affordable proposition.
Luna Rossa Hostel
Located conveniently within close proximity of the San Lorenzo [...]

When in Seattle…

As an American traveler, the Diva often finds herself immersed in pleasantly self-centered discovery when traveling abroad. A recent trip to Rome, Italy was no exception. Rick Steves has recently posted on his blog the observations of his Roman friend Claudia, as she relates her recent visit to Seattle. One of her most interesting observations:
After [...]

The Joys of Italian Table Wine

Never a fan of red wine, this Diva thought she would surely lead a life filled with Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Then one day, she entered a small restaurant in Rome and was served a glass of the restaurant’s own label. Feeling somewhat adventurous and certainly exhausted from a 14-hour plane trip, she took the [...]