by Paul Myrick | Feb 16, 2020 | Italy, Restaurants, Travel
Rome: cradle of civilization. It’s also the home of delicious Italian food and excellent shopping. Admittedly, Rome is not my favorite Italian city, but it’s usually a necessary stop when coming or going anywhere in central or southern Italy. On my fourth...
by Paul Myrick | Sep 23, 2016 | Cocktails, Featured, Italy
In Sorrento and along the Amalfi Coast of Italy, there are two delicious liqueurs made with local lemons and fennel: Limoncello and Finocchietto. These potent liqueurs are typically served in small amounts after a meal, but they can also be added to Spumante or...
by Paul Myrick | Jun 27, 2016 | Italy, Travel
If you’re looking for things to do in Sorrento, Italy, then here’s a partial list of activities. When you’re done exploring the Amalfi coast line and boating off to Capri, settle down in serene Sorrento for some relaxation, people...
by Paul Myrick | Jun 24, 2016 | Food, Italy, Restaurants, Travel
One of the most marvelous things about Italy is the quality of the food and the restaurants in Sorrento do not disappoint. Of course, traditional pasta and pizza abound for the tourist crowd looking for the basics, but fine dining and special treats are also available...
by Paul Myrick | Jun 12, 2016 | Travel
On New Year’s Eve, we discovered round trip airfare in mid-April from Newark International to Milan, Italy for about $500 per person, so we booked the tickets without an actual travel plan. We just knew we wanted to go to Italy in April. When March arrived, it was...
by Paul Myrick | Feb 23, 2016 | Travel
Visiting Las Vegas for the first time can be quite overwhelming. There are the lights, the sounds, the massive casino resort hotels that go on forever, the crowds on the sidewalks, the jumbotrons, the drinks, the slot machines, the music – it all combines to...