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Archive for the ‘European Travel’ Category

March 31st, 2008

A Sunny Day at the Vatican

I’m bringing you another photo from my trip to Italy, this one of Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
I’m in Tuscany now, and hope to share some additional photos from my week here at a farmhouse.
Tags: b5media, basilica, flight attendants, flyaway-cafe, Italy, Rome, St. Peter’s, tourism information, travel, travel blogs, travel information, Travel Tips, […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

March 29th, 2008

I’ll Soon be Under the Tuscan Sun

After a few days in Rome, I’m off to Tuscany where I’ll be staying at a farmhouse located on a vineyard and olive orchard.  A little agri-tourism, and a relaxing environment, that will serve as a perfect spot for day trips into the charming little towns in the area.
Maybe I’ll fall in love with the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

March 28th, 2008

My First View of Rome

Rome has been wonderful so far, and I regret that my time here was so short.  Everywhere you turn there is such a sense of history and wonder. 
My first real impression of the city was coming up from the subway (Colosseo stop) and finding this in front of you.  It literally took my […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

March 25th, 2008

Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn & Flyaway Cafe on a Roman Holiday

I’m headed off to Italy for a couple weeks!
I’m traveling with some good friends, and am looking forward to seeing various part of that wonderful country.  Art, culture, music. . . and, let’s face, it the great food and wine doesn’t hurt either.
You’ll still have lots of posts here at Flyaway Cafe, some I’ve done […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

March 19th, 2008

Back to Basics: Keep Copies of Your Passport

I think that we all know how important it is to keep your passport some where that it won’t be stolen or lost.  A passport is a valuable piece of identification, and if you are traveling abroad, you are going to need it to get back into the country.
But stuff happens.  So it’s important […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

March 12th, 2008

Back to Basics: Mastering Celsius

I’m leaving for Italy in a couple of weeks, and in addition to bragging to friends and practicing my Italian phrases, I’ve been re-learning the metric system.  I’ve especially been interested in following the weather forecast as I struggle to figure out the proper clothes to pack.
Since I was raised on the Fahrenheit system […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

February 9th, 2008

Stripping Stewardess Video: Should they be Fired?

Do you ever wonder about what happens in the cockpit on those long, long flights?
According to this video (not entirely safe for work), and stories circulating in the European press, the answer to that question is. . . . stripping!

While much discussion is swirling about whether or not this is a hoax, it’s been widely […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

February 3rd, 2008

At This Bar it’s Cold Inside

Most of the time we go inside to get out of the cold, but at the Absolut Icebar London you step indoors to find a room at a balmy -5 degrees.  Yes, you heard that right, the temp at this bar is well below zero.
The Icebar is located in the heart of Mayfair in […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

January 31st, 2008

Love the Louvre

One of the most famous museums in the world is the Louvre, or more correctly the Musée du Louvre, and it was one of the items that was high on my Paris must-see list.  It is located on the Right Bank (of the Seine) in the 1st arrondissement.
Originally a palace, the museum is now […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

January 24th, 2008

Go Directly to Jail. Have Dinner.

I do a lot of reading about travel, and a lot of research and planning for future vacations.  From the practical to the silly, and from the certain-to-try to the it’s-never-going-to-happen, most of it captures my attention and imagination.
While most of my travel blogging here at Flyaway Cafe involves personal experiences and recommendations, occasionally […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

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