Monthly Archives: October 2009

Festival Gems

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Anne Woodyard

Posted by Anne & Kirk Woodyard – Music and Markets Tours Applause echoes through the vaulted outer ring of the ancient cloister as a string quartet ascends the stage, a hush falls over the eager listeners, then the pure glorious … Continue reading →

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The Making of a National Cuisine

Posted on October 18, 2009 by panorama

While Italy’s history stretches back a few millennia, the peninsula as a nation is rather young, having only been unified in 1861.  The concept of a national cuisine is even younger than that.  Regionalism still abounds, providing the peninsula with … Continue reading →

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An Authentic Experience

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Slow Travel Tours

Posted by Palma Hansen – www.palmabellasitaly.com The concept of “Slow Europe” has a number of benefits. One of the benefits we’ve come to cherish most is the idea of an “authentic” experience. Because we spend more time in a travel … Continue reading →

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