Archive for Category: "Italy & Greece"
Tasting the Amalfi Coast
For an authentic taste of Italy, get outside the major cities and into the coastal villages. Foodie contributor Jason Kessler shares his experience at home of limoncello on the Amalfi Coast. While lemons may grow all over Italy, the undisputed maestro di limoni is the beautiful Amalfi Coast where native sfusato lemons grow to the [...]
Around the World in 42 Days with Contest Winner Marie LeRose: Part 2
Last week contributor contest winner Marie LeRose shared part one of her story of conceiving and planning her around the world trip with her four young kids. In part two of her account, she explains why a soccer ball and a “whiner hat” were packing essentials. Who knew that you could find a Whiner Hat [...]
Ask Peter: Smoke-Free Vacations, Choosing a Cruise & More
Conversion rates for the euro are improving and it seems like everyone is planning a trip to Europe. Don’t be caught wasting your savings on gondola rides and tourist traps, instead ask Peter for his pick of local spots. Peter will answer your question on Saturday live on on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here [...]
Ask Peter: Lisbon in a Day, Venice Restaurants & More
If you’re in the midst of planning your spring travel and want to know how to find the best food, how to avoid the rainy season, and how to have an authentic local experience, then it’s time to ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent [...]
The Legal ABCs of the Costa Concordia Shipwreck
As the rescue and the recovery efforts for the Costa Concordia come to a close, the legal implications are just beginning. Legal contributor Nicole Coward breaks down all the “legalese” you need to know to understand this case. As details surrounding last month’s Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster emerge, several questions remain: who is responsible, how [...]
The Travel Detective: Beyond the Headlines of the Costa Concordia Disaster
The tragedy of the Costa Concordia is dominating the headlines. We know the facts, but what does this incident mean? The Travel Detective breaks down what’s to come for the cruise industry and its passengers. On Friday evening January 13, the 4,200-passenger Costa Concordia ran aground and capsized off the coast of Giglio. As of [...]
Papandreou Steps Down but Greek Tourism Stays Steady
Greek Prime Minister George A. Papandreou announced on Sunday that he will resign once an interim government is in place, leaving many to wonder if the country’s growing political and economic instability will damage its robust tourism industry. Greek leaders have been struggling to comply with the European Union ‘s EU) debt-relief deal from October [...]
Food & Wine of Italy’s Adriatic Coast: Exploring Marche, Pt. 2
Tuscany is renowned for its food and wine, but the culinary traditions of the Marche region just next door have yet to be discovered by international tourists. While naturally delicious, the Marche region focuses on nutritious local foods that just might hold the key to a long life—Europe’s oldest woman is a Marche resident. In [...]
