Costa Concordia threatens environmental nightmare

Fuel trapped within the capsized Costa Concordia luxury liner threatens to spill an environmental disaster on pristine Italian waters and historical landmarks.

Chef to lead group tour to Italy

Italian chef Massimiliano Sarrocchi, chef-owner of Osteria La Bottiglia on King Street, will lead a small group tour to his homeland Sept. 9-17.

Spain was a great place for December feasting

BILBAO, Spain -- During the 21/2 years I spent planning this trip, the most common question people asked was, “Which country are you looking forward to visiting the most?”

LIVE BLOG: Naples Winter Wine Festival ends; $107 million overall, $12.2 million today

It was the $100 million question and it was answered around 4:10 p.m. when the foundation that sponsors the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival surpassed that grand total for money raised for Collier children's charities since 2001.

Spain - impressive, inspirational - Hattiesburg American

Spain - impressive, inspirational Hattiesburg American The architecture and historical landmarks were awe-inspiring, the people were kind, gracious, and passionate, and the food was fantastic. We are 16 countries into this journey, and I still haven't been able to top the three-week experience of Tuscany ...

Fun is stored in the heart - Zamboanga Today Online

Fun is stored in the heart Zamboanga Today Online Jimenez points out that other brands such as “Amazing Thailand” was also similar to “Amazing Australia,” “Incredible India” to “Incredible Italy,” and Malaysia's “Truly Asia” brand was similar to “Truly Tuscany.” I'm sure the Thais nor the tourists ... and more »