by Marybeth Bond | Jul 6, 2012 | Dining, Travel, Luxury
Aroma and the sweet taste of Perigord Truffles…and YES…from Australia. Expensive little fungi that the ancient Romans and Greeks though were an aphrodisiac. Well, I’m in good company; Louis XIV and Napoleon were also extremely fond of them....
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 24, 2012 | Travel
I’m excited to have you on my site. My credentials: Traveled to over 90 countries worldwide National Geographic Travel Book Author Meet the Gutsy Traveler. Video. Bon Voyage.
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 16, 2012 | Travel, Luxury
“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently did with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). What do you think of the ten best books I recommended? France: A Moveable Feast, Ernest...
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 23, 2012 | Florence, EUROPE, All Countries, Italy
Carnival in Venice is an elegant costume party in the streets, along the canals and in private villas. Locals and visitors spend a fortune on costumes and entry to the 600 Euro Private Balls. Five thousand revelers crowded into St. Mark’s Square and chased away...
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 19, 2012 | Florence, EUROPE, Dining, Italy
The pension where we students live provides breakfast and lunch, but not dinner, so most nights we eat at typical three course Italian meal at a restaurant; pasta, meat and a dessert. After inhaling such a large meal, we usually stroll around Florence. Last week we...