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, October 27, 2013

Guests at a Hilltop Castle

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Palazzo Orsini , Mugnano in Teverina balcony across the piazza One of the many castles perched on hilltops along the A1 A...

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Reverse Culture Shock

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a typical New England town common Reverse culture shock really exists…especially after 50 years in another country. My recent ...

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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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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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