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, November 1, 2015

Autumn comes to Etruria

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Funghi porcini are a local autumn speciality N ow that it is November the days are definitely shorter (sunset was 5 p.m. toda...

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Azamara Nice to Athens Autumn Cruise

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colorful fruit stand, Livorno market What a perfect way to end the summer: with a cruise aboard the luxurio...

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Finding Italy in New England

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typical New England lunch: clam chowder & lobster roll at Fishbones, Chelmsford Every once in a while during my 50+ year...

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Latest Discoveries: Etruscan tombs and Renaissance Frescoes

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The area of Northern Lazio continues to surprise with the recovery of treasures lost for hundreds and even thousa...

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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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