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Thanks for the recommendations - we are staying in Trastevere as well. I'm intrigued by the winery owned by Sting for sure. ...
Thanks! That’s where I’m looking at apartments to rent, so good to hear. I’ve heard it’s a great neighborhood with lots of food and drink options. ...
Good stuff! And I’ve heard the same thing about the touristy places. That pasta in the cheese with truffles looks amazing. Appreciate the info. ...
That's exactly what I'm looking for - thanks!...
Planning out a Thanksgiving trip to Italy and looking for any recommendations. - Any memorable meals (fancy or hole in the wall places) that we should look into? - Any wineries that we should hit? For reds, we love big/bold wines. - Looking to do a cooking class or food tour with our teena...

re: A two-week travel get-away to Italy.

Posted by bigern19 on 8/18/23 at 11:30 am
Thanks for the input - definitely leaning towards getting some Tuscan time in there instead of strictly Rome/Florence....
Bumping thread as to not start a new thread on Italy, and I've already asked a few questions here. Booked to in/out of Rome for Thanksgiving week. What are the best areas to stay in both Rome and Florence to get an authentic stay and be close enough to walk everywhere, but not be in the super...
Yes, fun vibe. The performers from the show next-door walk around and perform randomly. We went right as they opened because we were going to another show, but there was still plenty of action. They have a fresh mozzarella app that they come to your table to make that is pretty cool, and make sure t...
[quote]A school can spend a million dollars on security. A 300-person private school can’t. [/quote] My child's private elementary school added a full-time armed police officer and asked that each family contribute $150 to offsetting the cost to the school. My other child's private high school di...

re: London & Paris combo trip

Posted by bigern19 on 2/15/23 at 11:40 am
[quote]Everybody who goes to London ends up disappointed[/quote] Agree. It was good to see for a couple of days, but we enjoyed Paris so much more. We had our kids with us, and the only part of London they ever mention was going to a Chelsea/Tottenham match but remember in great detail almost eve...

re: London & Paris combo trip

Posted by bigern19 on 2/15/23 at 10:47 am
[quote]s there much to see it terms of countryside/sites[/quote] We took the train and loved seeing the small villages in France, each with its own church. Very charming. It was very convenient and we upgraded on the train so that we could enjoy the views with a little privacy/comfort. Once in Pa...
[quote]Clumping bamboo, about 12' tall, which gives me 6' above my fence. Going to plant a 3 gallon bucket every 5 feet or so and it should have developed enough by year 2 to be above the fence and year 3 be full height he said. [/quote] Meauxjeaux - did they end up planting it for you too? Can ...
Went with the family to London and then Paris for Mardi Gras 2020- literally at the Covid outbreak. It was cold but not crazy cold. Definitely doable - I think we over prepared and it wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be. ...
Looking to do the same thing with Bamboo on the NS. What varietal did you decide to use? Following along for suggestions on that as well as someone who can plant it as well. Thanks!...
[quote]Are you into wine at all?[/quote] Yes! We love wine and are finally starting to figure out European wines and what regions we enjoy. ...
[quote]Personally I don't like Rome at all so that's a good choice. [/quote] My oldest just finished art history and euro history, so we have to check the box on seeing the touristy stuff because she's eager to see everything she learned about. Would like to check that box and head out of ther...
You're right, because I know that's going to happen... We were considering doing Rome on the front end of the trip and then finding a villa in Tuscany and then do day trips from there for the middle of the trip, then a day or two and fly out of Florence...just worried the kids will be bored there...