by Amalia | My Travel Chest, United States of America
Okay…I am feeling a bit stumped as to how I can write about my first visit to Santa Fe and have it not go on for thousands of words. After all, it was my first visit and, as I am known for, I went with friends who grew up in that area, aka, recent locals. Ah,... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
Touring castles and wineries can really work up an appetite and such a thirst, but not just for anything (read my prior posts in this series Abruzzo, Italy – The Local Wine (Part I of IV) and Castello di Semivicoli (Part II of IV) to learn about what castles and... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Portugal
This week has been my first time visiting Lisbon, Portugal and I have to say, it is one of the friendliest cities I have traveled to. Not only are the locals warm and fun, but there are tons of people from all over the world visiting and living here. In just three... by Amalia | Europe, Italy
It seems that when I travel, I not only experience the local culture and authentic traditions, but I also see how styles from other parts of the world are influencing an area and being integrated well. Usually one sees this in the food and restaurants, especially if... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
Whatever you do…do NOT go to Venice and miss out on eating in one of the best and oldest bars there, Caffe dei Frari. I came across this fantastic spot this past April when I was strolling around Venice and finally made it to explore the Campo dei Frari (the... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
One of my favorite things about traveling is, to put it very simply, eating! And not just eating good food, but enjoying it in a good environment with great service, which in my mind means the people who work there are personable and friendly. Sometimes finding places... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, My Travel Chest
I had never been to Italy and Milan was to be the first city for my visit there. Taking a flight from London, I arrived in Milano, Italy the night before my 30th birthday. Milan is how the name is pronounced in English, but in its native Italian and other Latin... by Amalia | Coffee Time with Amalia, Latest Things I Love, United States of America
Remember the 80’s show “Cheers”? Where everybody knows your name? I have come to find my version of “Cheers” in my life – the Rooster and Moon Coffee Pub. I am there as I write this. Every so often I stop to look up from my laptop...