Monthly Archives: August 2011

100% of explorers agree… it time for you to start traveling!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by David McGuffin

Hey, what do you think about this promotional video?

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Fun at the Eiffel Tower

Posted on August 13, 2011 by David McGuffin

Here is a bit of video I shot as the Eiffel Tower was putting on its show!

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Volterra: Podere Marcampo

Posted on August 8, 2011 by David McGuffin

Podere Marcampo is a newly constructed agriturismo located on the road towards Pisa, about four miles outside of Volterra.  My friend, Genuino del Duca, and his family have labored countless hours to present a first-class lodging oppurtunity.  They rent out three fully-equipped apartments containing a full … Continue reading →

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A new twist to the Cinque Terre’s Via dell’ Amore

Posted on August 6, 2011 by David McGuffin

There has been a tradition in Italy for many years in which two lovers secure a padlock to famous sites.  The symbolism here is that their love is forever joined together at the site by the act of locking the … Continue reading →

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A Bike tour of LUCCA, ITALY

Posted on August 4, 2011 by David McGuffin

A couple of days ago, Charlotte and I visited Lucca, one of the few places in Tuscany I’ve never seen.  In order to get a “feel” for the city, we rented bikes and rode around the Renaissance-era city walls.  The walls are 100 … Continue reading →

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