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Don’t Make Her Suffer Any Longer

So much is afoot in Italy. Consolingly, it is what has always been afoot. Artisans cane chairs. Buffalo milk mozzarella braids are made early in […]

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I Can’t Wait Any More (How Long Still Do I Have to Wait ?)

Travelers wrote us this week saying:  “We’ve survived the plague !  A special trip is in order !  We’ve had both of our shots !  […]

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Oh… Carnevale !

Carnevale !  Oh Carnevale ! In Venice, where Carnevale is important both culturally and touristically (as it is in various other Italian cities including Ivrea, […]

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Nothing in the World is Better Than Travel in Italy

When they were very small, especially, and before school friends and academic life developed their pull, nothing, but nothing in the world was more delightful […]

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Guest Posting : Anticipation

This third guest posting is from Craig in Ann Arbor.   “When my Plan arrives at my office, I put a sign on my door that […]

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Guest Posting : Opening Doors

This is the second of a series of guest postings by Insider’s Italy clients who write about their experiences on trips we have planned for […]

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Autumn !

While much of Europe and North America shivers in winter, Italy has been delightfully springy.  Coats are cast off, restaurant tables set up outside, and […]

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Flying with the Kites

February is a month of passage between the winter and the spring. Living in Rome, where it never really gets cold, so it has always […]

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For your Valentine

Pastry stores are gearing up for Valentine’s Day.  Look at these delicious cream stuffed maritozzo buns ! San Valentino was of course an Italian.  And […]

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Guest Posting : Becoming an Italian

This is the first of a series of guest postings by Insider’s Italy clients who write about their experiences on trips we have planned for […]

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Gennaio de’ gatti, Febbraio de’ matti !

The old Tuscan proverb “Gennaio de’ gatti, febbraio de’ matti” refers first to amorous cats who howl all day and night throughout the month of […]

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Marjorie’s Italy Blog comes to you from Italy and is a regular feature written for curious, independent Italy lovers. It is enjoyed both by current travelers and armchair adventurers.