Tag: Culture + Cuisine

  • March 9, 2015
    This past fall I returned for the umpteenth time to a most memorable meal and always lively visit with Janet…

  • February 22, 2015
    Lucca is a city that I had by-passed many times. Sure, I’d heard about the magnificent olive oil, jogging around…

  • February 12, 2015
    Next time you're planning a trip to Italy, consider flying into Pisa. During the summer months, airlines often serve Pisa…

  • January 23, 2015
    We have such FABULOUS local guides in Italy! On my Traversing Tuscany trip last fall, I had to take a…

  • January 14, 2015
    I've tabled this week’s draft blog for some thoughts related to the recent series of attacks in locations around the…

  • January 9, 2015
    The world lost a great singer-songwriter this week: Pino Daniele (March 19, 1955-January 4, 2015). Born into a blue collar…

  • December 16, 2014
    About 300 villas are nestled in the hills between Pisa and Lucca. In 1805 the Villa Reale di Marlia was…
  • town of lucca in tuscany - adagio travel

    December 3, 2014
    Two thousand fourteen has been a great year for Adagio Travel. The business grew substantially, proving again that Italy-lovers are…

  • November 23, 2014
    The museums of Naples whet your appetite for the real thing, and you cannot miss being immersed into the ancient…

  • November 7, 2014
    Fifteen fortunate couples will have the chance -- and this may be the last chance -- to enjoy seats in…