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CONGRATS to Sydney Roberts, youngest swimmer ever to swim Bonifacio Strait from Sardinia to Corsica!

Sydney Roberts swam in less than FIVE hours (4:55) from Italy to France: Bonifacio Strait from Sardinia to Corsica Summer 2021–YOUNGEST SWIMMER EVER!! Her advice: “Keep PUSHING yourself!” LISTEN to Conversations with Coach Pedro with Sydney Roberts talking about swimming! Sydney Roberts is an open water swimmer who started her swimming in the San Francisco … Continued

Are You Dreaming of Italy? #WeAreInPuglia

I used to travel to Genoa to see my friends every year—except due to COVID I have been in Los Angeles since March 9, 2020 which if you are counting is now 400 days. Visit Puglia shared these treats to encourage me to dream of my return to Italy! For a marvelous Monday, smell the … Continued

Have you been to the 5th smallest country in the world?

Can You Get Your Passport Stamped Inside Italy?

Have you been to the 5th smallest country in the world? Did you know that there is a country inside Italy that is not the Vatican? The world’s oldest surviving sovereign state and oldest republic is San Marino and it began in AD 301. It is officially the Republic of San Marino and is the … Continued

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016? roundup

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016?

Welcome to my 2016 Round-up! Where did I go? What did I did I do? What did I love? New Countries I was thrilled to be invited to new places in 2016. I went to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vatican City and Bonaire for the first time which takes me to 95 countries on the … Continued

Lisa Niver in Venice with Insight Vacations: Luxury Gold is amazing!

Luxury Gold Escorted Tours of Italy by Insight Vacations.(Part 3)

We continue our trip through Italy hosted by Luxury Gold Escorted tours by Insight Vacations with Lisa Niver.  Don’t miss anything! Read Part 1 and Part 2. 21. The Verona Market The market in Verona is full of fabulous foods, including sandwiches, pastries, cookies, meats and anything else you can imagine.  The hot apple strudel was simply … Continued

Insight Vacations Luxury Gold Dinner in Tuscany

Insight Vacations Luxury Gold Escorted Italy Tour (Part 2)

We continue our video trip through Italy hosted by Insight Vacations Luxury Gold with Lisa Niver.  See part 1 here. 11.Umbrian Weaving Collective at Giuditta Brozzetti Marta Cucchi was amazing to watch and was very informative on how Umbrian weaving is done.  We even got to learn how to do it ourselves.  Her grandmother started the business … Continued

Travel Italy with Lisa Niver and Insight Vacations

I Loved My Insight Vacations Luxury Gold Ultimate Italy Travels

Going on a luxury escorted tour should be on the list of everyone that loves to travel.  Being invited on  a luxury gold tour hosted by Insight Vacations was an incredible experience. (This article is Part 1 of 3 about my Insight Vacations Luxury Gold Ultimate Italy Travels) 1. Arriving at the Rome Regina Hotel All … Continued

Exploring 5 Beautiful Mediterranean Cities

Without question, the Mediterranean boasts the world’s dreamiest landscapes, most enchanting vistas and spectacular architecture, all heavily saturated in culture. You might feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential treasures demanding your attention, but know it is impossible to be disappointed in your travels. Mediterranean cruises are highly recommended as a means … Continued

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