As I mentioned in a previous post, on a recent visit to Italy, I decided to spend a few days alone in the city before heading south to Genazzano to spend time with my father. My last day in the city, I wandered from piazza to piazza taking in the sounds, smells, and more thanContinue reading “Rome Two Ways, Part I – Alone in the City”
Category Archives: Wander: My Wanderings
Diva Toscana
I originally wrote this in October 2008, I’ve edited it a bit for this, but the heart of the story remains strong. I’ve been thinking about my friend Sandra quite a bit lately – especially since I know I recently missed her infamous “Fish Night”! This, as she will not be surprised to see, is all aboutContinue reading “Diva Toscana”
Haute Hong Kong (reposted)
My recent trip to Asia included four days in Hong Kong. This wasn’t your average trip to Hong Kong – this was Haute Hong Kong – only the best! I am incredibly fortunate to have a smart, successful, fun-loving, and extremely generous sister who had to be in Hong Kong for business en route toContinue reading “Haute Hong Kong (reposted)”
Gelato Italiano
This is a revision of an article I wrote for my column Eat and Tell that appears on Eat Something Sexy, a website created by my lovely friend Amy Reilly. (See link in the side bar) Gelato making is an art form in Italy and gelaterias often resemble galleries in homage to the frozen fantasy.Continue reading “Gelato Italiano”
Island Time
As I sit here in my freezing cold office avoiding going out into the 50 degree overcast chill of this NYC “spring”, I can’t help daydreaming about being on an island – preferably in the Philippines! I recently returned from a glorious two-week vacation – 4 days in Hong Kong, 9 days in CebuContinue reading “Island Time”