Tag Archives: Italy

the SUNDAY TRAVEL DIGEST

Posted on 08/21/2011 by imblacknitravel

A roundup of the good, the bad and the bizarre from the world’s best travel media A CASCADE OF COLOR The Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, signaling the end of summer. But for those of you thinking about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Afghanistan, African travel, Bogota, Canada, Colombia, Costa Cruises, Egypt, fall foliage, Florence, Great Lakes, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maine, Oregon, Portland, Renaissance, Tunisia, United States, Zimbabwe | Leave a comment

TRAVEL: Get cookin’!

Posted on 07/18/2011 by imblacknitravel

Create some international “flava” and see the world at the same time. Feed your mind while learning great new ways to feed your face. For me, a cooking vacation fills multiple bills at once. I’m an expert on nothing and … Continue reading →

Posted in food and foodies, Independent Travel | Tagged African Travel, agritourism, Asia, bike tour, Caribbean, Columbus, cooking vacations, Europe, food, France, Gordon Ramsay, Italy, Magellan, Paris, Provence, rue Cler, Slow Food Movement, South Africa, South America, TonyBourdain, Tuscany | Leave a comment

the SUNDAY TRAVEL DIGEST

Posted on 06/19/2011 by imblacknitravel

A roundup of the good, the bad and the bizarre from the world’s best travel media TRAVEL LIKE AN ADDICT I’ve never met Heather Rudd, but after taking a peek at her blog, I already know she’s my kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in food and foodies, Heritage Travel, Independent Travel, See the World | Tagged African travel, Beijing, Belgium, Britain, Europe, Forbidden City, France, Galveston, Great Wall of China, high-speed passenger trains, Italy, Kate Middleton, pack light, Portugal, Prince William, rental car, Seychelles, solar power, Spain, Tienanmen Square, Tijuana, Timbuktu, TX, Union Army, United States, Western Europe, World Bank, World War 2, Zambia | Leave a comment

Leave the bling at home

Posted on 05/27/2011 by imblacknitravel

The death of a 66-year-old cruise ship passenger in Italy during a mugging attempt is a warning about sporting your fine jewelry when you travel. In almost every travel guide written for the past 30 years, travel writers have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruise travel, Independent Travel, safe travel, See the World | Tagged bling, cruise ship, Escodentro Project, Italy, Naples, Puerto Rico, travel | Leave a comment

the SUNDAY TRAVEL DIGEST

Posted on 05/01/2011 by imblacknitravel

A roundup of the good, the bad and the bizarre from the world’ best travel media You already know about last week’s bombing by an al Qaeda terrorist of a popular tourist cafe in Morocco. Guys like this want you … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Travel, See the World | Tagged al Qaeda, Arab, Bedouins, Christianity, Christmas, Dakar, drug cartels, East Africa, Ethiopia, European Union, Islam, Italy, JetBlue, Judaism, Kenya, Mexico, Miss USA, Morocco, Muslim, North Africa, Ogo Sow, Rift Valley, Senegal, Seven Deadly Sins, Singapore, Southwest, State Department, Thanksgiving, thieboudienne, Trieste | Leave a comment

the SUNDAY TRAVEL DIGEST

Posted on 01/09/2011 by imblacknitravel

The good, the bad and the bizarre from the world’s best travel media BOLIVIA, UNDER THE COVERS It’s an old expression with which we’re all familiar: “Never judge a book by its cover.” When it comes to travel, no nation … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Travel, See the World | Tagged Amazon Basin, Andes, Asia, Beijing, Bolivia, Bonneville Salt Flats, Buenos Aires, Cabo Rojo Salt Flats, carne asada, Caserta, Chevrolet Volt, China, Congo, Cordillera Real, cruise ships, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Europe, Istanbul, Italy, Lake Titicaca, Lexus, London, Old Europe, Palazzo Farnese, Potosí, Puerto Rico, San Telmo, Shanghai, Sorata, souks, South America, Turkey, Uros, Uyuni, Versailles, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Passports: The 63 Percent Solution

Posted on 01/08/2011 by imblacknitravel

Two out of three Americans don’t have a valid passport. We have the power to change the world, maybe even destroy the world, but two-thirds of us can’t even legally step out and see the world? That’s just embarrassing. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Travel, See the World | Tagged African Travel, American Samoa, Asia, black Americans, Canada, China, Europe, France, Germany, Hawaii, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, passport, Puerto Rico, Russia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, State Department, Thailand, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vietnam | Leave a comment

the SUNDAY TRAVEL DIGEST

Posted on 01/02/2011 by imblacknitravel

The good, the bad and the bizarre from the world’s best travel media A NEW YEAR IN TRAVEL Hello and welcome to 2011. What will the New Year bring us? I don’t have a crystal ball, but based on what … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Travel, See the World | Tagged airfares, airlines, Amsterdam, Christmas, cruise ships, engagementcation, GA, Honeymoon travel, Hong Kong, Hunter S. Thompson, Italy, jumbo jets, London, Moscow, New York, Old San Juan, resorts, Rome, Schiphol, South Kensington, Tnooz, Tokyo | Leave a comment

Food fights on the road

Posted on 12/28/2010 by imblacknitravel

No, not those kind of food fights. I’m talking about the simultaneous struggles to keep your waistline slim and your wallet fat while you travel. A little planning can help you win on both fronts. Food and drink are major … Continue reading →