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We are so excited to have you join us on this journey of discovering amazing places, exploring different cuisines, and learning as much as we can along the way. Thank you for joining us!
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Our latest news...

Discovering a new home base in Southern Tuscany

We’re very lucky to have visited southern Tuscany quite a few times in recent years. So we’ve had a chance to stay in a couple different B&B’s and hotels in the area. While they have all been lovely options, this year we wanted to try something different. We wanted to stay in the same general area, but also wanted it a little easier to get to. This last time we stayed at a hotel new ...
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Where we've been traveling...

Our RunDisney weekend at Walt Disney World

The end of September marks about the halfway point of training for marathon weekend in WDW in January. For anyone ...
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Let’s plan our cruise excursions!

If you’ve planned a cruise before, you know a lot of times, the excursions are one of the main reasons ...
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Our guide to planning your day in Montepulciano

We love Montepulciano and think it’s a great homebase when you’re looking to visit different towns in this area of ...
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Restaurants we love...

Our favorite restaurants from our Tuscan travels

Truth be told, in the small hill towns of Tuscany, you will be safe going into almost any restaurant. (We ...
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When in Lisbon – Fábrica da Nata

Of all the foods to try when in Lisbon, Pastéis de Nata is high on the list for anyone who ...
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Dinner in Lisbon ~ Cervejaria Liberdade

Is it possible to have a wonderful meal, enjoy some of the best seafood from the Portuguese coast, and not ...
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What we've be making...

Olive oil pistachio cake with piped topping of pistachio cream and chopped pistachios

Baking with a Great British Bake Off Winner

Well…virtually 😊 Let’s start with the fact that we are massive GBBO fans, from back in the Mary Berry, Mel, ...
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Finished Sicilian Kiss Cookies with glaze and multi colored sprikles

Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies

In our house these wonderful cookies, usually called “Tetù” were known as “Sicilian Kisses”. How they got that name, we’re ...
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Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

When it comes down to it, the sides are really what makes a Thanksgiving meal so good. And this cornbread ...
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