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, September 29, 2013

A Visit to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop

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Theresa (far left) and group in the Vatican Mosaic Workshop With guest blogger Theresa...

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Boosting Tourism in Viterbo

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E. Frangipane, A. Delli Iaconi, G.Curti, A.R. De Alexandris at new BIC center This week saw two important events in Viterbo for b...

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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hill towns near Rome: Ronciglione

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If you are watching the TV series “The Borgias” you are taking a virtual tour of some of the hill towns in the area north of Rome. ...

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Artisans and Handicrafts in Ancient Blera

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During an afternoon wander through the fascinating medieval town of Blera I met two artisans who are living proof that crafts...

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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Making Summer Memories at Bracciano

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Bracciano castle's ivy covered tower Seeing local places through the eyes of foreign visitors gives us new insight int...

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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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