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Catherine Powell- Tuscania: A Town, not a Region

Cathy graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and History.  She has been living in Italy since July 2006 with her husband and two children. Has anyone heard of a place called Tuscania?  “Tuscany,” I hear some people reply.  No, I am talking about a town called Tuscania, not a region, which is what Tuscany is.  Perhaps it will … Continue reading Catherine Powell- Tuscania: A Town, not a Region

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Ciao da Roma… an Italian travel journal

Why are we so fascinated with chronicling our travels? Ever since people began traveling for the sake of travel, the adventurous have made permanent records of their exploits. These precious accounts of adventure offered insights for the masses, filled with personal reflections, narratives, and sometimes exaggerated details of the foreign people, places, food, and cultures they encountered. The exotic tales enabled readers to live vicariously … Continue reading Ciao da Roma… an Italian travel journal

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