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Monthly Archives: June 2018

MY Fashion Journey: An Evolution from Past to Present with a few laughs along the way.

I looked at some old family albums the other day and I must say I really needed the help of a fashion stylist from day one! Join me as I look back at my sartorial journey from age 18 months to the present day. It’s OK to laugh…

Anthony Bourdain Travel, Food, and Life Quotes with images by Dick Gentry

Rene Redzepi who runs the two-starred Michelin restaurant “Noma” in Copenhagen said about Anthony Bourdain, “We were in awe of him. He was like the Milky Way, and we we’re all just tiny specs.”  I have always loved how Anthony Bourdain could encapsulate…

FABULOUS 1 NIGHT IN ROME & the hunt for a great “cacio e pepe”

I have one night in  Rome and I’m on a food quest. I just flew in from Sicily eating mostly seafood  the whole time. Mind you, I do love the finned delicacies found in those beautiful Sicilian waters but tonight I must find a great “cacio e…

SICILIAN ADVENTURE Part 2…beautiful new discoveries and a climb from hell!

On my last two trips to Sicily I have seen both  glamour and grit on this amazing island. On a cycling tour you experience the place with a totally different eye and at a slower pace. I saw the majestic countryside, walked inside ancient Greek temples, tasted wonderful seafood, drank…

SICILIAN ADVENTURE….Exciting new travel discoveries. Part 1

I’ve been fascinated with the island of Sicily ever since we rented an apartment near Taormina in 2015.  This year I wanted to explore Southwestern Sicily’s ancient Mediterranean cities and do it by bicycle at a different pace. I booked a tour with Experience Plus, a…