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Inspiration – I celebrated my 50th birthday in Chianti Then started a business!

Inspiration – I celebrated my 50th birthday in Chianti Then started a business!

Determined to celebrate my special birthday in grand style, I scoured books and brochures for the perfect place. Tutti a Tavola, a cooking school and somewhere to stay in a remote part of the Chianti Hills in Tuscany was an easy decision. A phone call later, our travel plans were under way.

Romantic Getaways – Rome Vs Paris

Romantic Getaways – Rome Vs Paris

When it comes to a romantic city break, Paris and Rome are always top contenders for places to go to sweep your partner off their feet in a romantic, exciting and culture filled few days. With both cities offering many similar advantages, when it comes to making the decision you have to ask yourself – are you a Roman or a Parisian?

What I Would Tell You (If I Had the Words)

What I Would Tell You (If I Had the Words)

I gazed over at my Italian host mother, Rebecca. Over the course of the last four months we had become family.During my first few days in Florence, I told Rebecca how nervous I was to start my internship at a Florence museum

Cinque Terre’s Five Villages Hike

Cinque Terre’s Five Villages Hike

One of the most scenic hikes a person can do in Italy is the Five Villages Hike along the Mediterranean region of Cinque Terre. We had heard about this hike in France and when we found ourselves on the French Riviera a mere 3-hours from Cinque Terre we had to hop in our rented Nissan Micra and make our way to this spectacular region. We awoke early to start our 5 hour hike through the Five Villages. The trail winds its way along the Italian Riviera’s Mediterraneans coast between the Five Villages. All we had to do was follow the crowd.

A Detour to Italy’s Riviera. A Treat for the Taste Buds

A Detour to Italy’s Riviera. A Treat for the Taste Buds

We couldn’t waste any more time relaxing on the beach and we had to get ourselves to the Cinque Terra in Italy. It is a beautiful piece of the Mediterranean where one can walk and hike along a gorgeous path on the coast. The minute we entered Italy we fell in love with it. The language is music to my ears, the food is heaven to the taste buds and the people are friendly and passionate.

Clabrian Olive Oil Giveaway at My Bella Vita

Clabrian Olive Oil Giveaway at My Bella Vita

There is a delicious contest going on at My Bella Vita and we couldn’t resist taking part. Meet Monica Kripalani, a new distributor of Calabrian olive oil. She is the owner of Monica’s Fine Foods where she is sharing her love of Davoli Olive Oil with North America. Monica is giving away one 250ml bottle of Davoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil to one lucky Facebook Fan *and* a $50 gift certificate to a random blogger.

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