Melange Travel - Savor. Italy. France

As I sit here writing this, I am preparing for yet another research trip to Italy.  I’m blessed that I get to do work I love and excited be visiting some new areas, discovering new culinary gems, wineries and meeting with new partners to create more...

During my most recent research trip, we did a fair amount of driving in Italy.  We actually picked up a car outside Bologna and for ten days, drove through the countryside in both Emilia Romagna and all over Tuscany.
When traveling to and from big cities, I prefer to take high-speed trains; there is no reason to drive.  However, the best and only way to discover the smaller villages and visit off-the-beaten path locations with scenic views at your own pace is to...

Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, Brittany boasts an endless array of simply stunning cities and towns to explore. The spring and summer months in particular, are the perfect time to see the whole of Brittany burst into life. We’ve...

There is so much that goes into planning a trip to France or Italy.  Booking plane tickets, designing your itinerary and everything in between. It’s easy to focus on all the exciting parts of travel planning.
It stands to reason, some of the less exciting and mundane chores can be overlooked, but are still important.  Consider this post a little reminder, or a checklist of sorts for the next time you’re planning your trip....