Life experience and photos by Jeff and Stephanie Sylva… “Oh, my God! It’s straight down,” exclaimed one passenger. His friends laughed, but it was easy to detect a nervous undertone to their merriment. Another passenger tensely uttered, “This is scary. I hope he stays on the road.” We just looked at each other and smiled. …
Reviewed By Patricia Gallagher An Appetite for Violets by Martine Bailey MSRP $26.99 ISBN# 978-1-250-05691-7 Pages 389 This book follows the challenges of being a cook and servant in the 18th century. Well written although it took a while to get into the book. The recipes included are very interesting, as is the history …
By Arnold Berke In the Veneto—the hinterland of Venice in Italy’s northeastern corner—the man of the hour is Andrea Palladio. The man of the year actually, for the world-famous architect was born 500 years ago this November, and his home region, his country, and the outside world are enthusiastically marking the anniversary. From Vicenza, the …
By Marty Martindale Venice is sinking while the sea is rising, many say, so catch Venice while you can. There’s no other city like it! We booked a room at the splendid, yet curious, Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal and had one day there before we boarded Holland America’s Zuiderdam, for a cruise out the …
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