50 Years In Italy

Lifestyle, stories, travel, itineraries in and around Rome, central Italy, cruises in Mediterranean. Study abroad, writers, food, antiques, culture, books.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Becoming a part of the Christmas story-updated for 2017

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You might catch a glimpse of the group of costumed characters during the Christmas Day concert from Vatican. Claudio ...

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Vintage gifts in Rome and the countryside

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What was Christmas shopping like in Rome 30+ years ago? As part of the Italy blogging round table about gifts , I offer a look at...

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Olive Marmelade,Medlars and Discoveries in the Duomo

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We were not able to celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional turkey dinner for local butchers make the birds available only afte...

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mary jane cryan: Vetralla, Italy; Writer and historian Mary Jane Cryan has been living in Italy since 1965. She sets up study abroad programs and works with tour operators and adult learners. A contributor to scholarly journals, guidebooks (Eyewitness Guide to Rome, Fodor’s), print and online magazines, she also lectures on luxury cruise ships plying the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black Seas. From her palazzo near Rome she publishes history and travel books about central Italy and has received numerous awards for her website, books and conferences.

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