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The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 29, 2011 Travel and Adventures

ShareOne of the special perks of touring with an experienced guide is the introduction to local people who are more than happy to share their grappa or limoncello as well as the more secret and intimate treasures of their home region. Which Witch? Petra was one such gem that our guide Gary Scott arranged for […]

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The Serendipity of Traveling Solo – Or, Why There is No “of course!” in the Italian Language

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 12, 2011 Travel and Adventures

ShareI won’t gloss it over for you. I will not profess to “love traveling alone” because, at times, frankly, it gets kind of lonesome. But I will proclaim emphatically that some of my most cherished travel moments have come from doing just that: venturing out on my own. “A journey is like marriage. The certain […]

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Wicked Sexy: Neo Burlesque Dance in Idyllwild

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 3, 2011 Belly Dance

ShareI should have known better. Here I thought I had seen all of the magic and delights that my little yet fantabulous artful town could muster, and I was once again broadsided. Oops, “broad-sided” might be actually too apt a word for what hit me recently on another enchanting night at Café Aroma… as in […]

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Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Fabulous Food

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 15, 2011 Hiking

ShareToday was another mixed bag of awesome in the Italian Dolomites. In the morning, some of the group enjoyed an international horse-jumping event, one (not me!) went on a vigorous bike ride and we all reconvened for a lovely lunch on a covered patio of a local restaurant. I’m becoming hooked on these grande salads […]

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Hiking Italy: Delving Into the Dolomites

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark July 9, 2011 Hiking

ShareMany of you who know me and/or follow my meanderings know that I have been eagerly anticipating my trip to the Italian Dolomites this summer. Well, here I am and it so far has exceeded my expectations and hopes. I only wish I could say as much for my own body! A Guide on the […]

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Washington DC, Fireflies …and Irreverent Me

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark June 26, 2011 Interactive Travel

ShareHave you ever seen the U.S. capitol? Toured the monuments? Visited the hallowed halls of the founding fathers and their documents of “We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take this any more!”-ness ? But….have you ever seen fireflies? I am patriotic, really! (said with perhaps too much doth protesting) And I find […]

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Interactive Travel: New York, DC, Italy …Tell Gina Where to Go

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark June 21, 2011 Interactive Travel

ShareI’m off once again! To New York, DC and Italy. On a new adventure that I hope will be guided in part by your suggestions and input. I began this “project” about a year ago when I posted: Tell Gina Where to Go…An Experiment in Interactive Travel/Blogging and I got some welcome insider tips and […]

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Santa Barbara – Living La Vida Local

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark May 20, 2011 Travel and Adventures

ShareAs much as I’ve called this tranquil town my second or third home by visiting it so much, I’ve never lounged around on my own, basking in the feeling of living like a local in Santa Barbara. I’m house-sitting for a few weeks and that means my childhood friend who I pal around with when […]

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Tongue in Cheeky Travel Tip: How to Catch a Bus in Barcelona

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 15, 2011 Travel and Adventures

Share I wrote this post for the fabulous Fairen Del fashion and travel blog and thought I would share it here as another in the series of my “tongue in cheeky travel tips” You should check them out, too, for the most tantalizing travel ware and baubles…swoon. I hope you enjoy – and even learn from […]

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New Zealand: The Elusive Kiwi – and I Don’t Mean Fruit!

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 26, 2011 Travel and Adventures

ShareAnother excerpt from my down-underings in New Zealand: Being the avid birders that we are, my mum and I decided to take a pilgrimage to Stewart Island, off the southern most tip of the south island of New Zealand, to get our best chance of seeing the rare Kiwi bird in the wild. Remember, “south” […]

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Beach Blogging BINGO

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 15, 2011 Travel and Adventures

ShareOK, forgive me. I just had to share this news with you, my loyal and tortured readers! 😉 I was notified last week by the fine people at Marriot Resorts that I was selected as one of the top five finalists in their beach blogger contest! Yippeeee! Feel free to cast your vote for me […]

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Santa Barbaraaahhhh Beach Walking, Site Gawking

by Gina "SuuperG" Stark February 27, 2011 Interactive Travel

ShareI know. I’m a tease. I’ve been posting pictures on Twitter of little snippets of my most recent jaunt to this most lovely of Southern California towns. But I’ve decided to gloat in full pano-vision right here on my blog 😉 Oh come on. You know you like it. You keep coming back for more. […]

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The Italian Dolomites: Local Flavor, Spellbinding Witches and Thrilling Thunder

The Serendipity of Traveling Solo – Or, Why There is No “of course!” in the Italian Language

Wicked Sexy: Neo Burlesque Dance in Idyllwild

Italian Dolomites: Foxes, Fox Holes, Foot Paths, and Fabulous Food

Hiking Italy: Delving Into the Dolomites

Washington DC, Fireflies …and Irreverent Me

Interactive Travel: New York, DC, Italy …Tell Gina Where to Go

Santa Barbara – Living La Vida Local

Tongue in Cheeky Travel Tip: How to Catch a Bus in Barcelona

New Zealand: The Elusive Kiwi – and I Don’t Mean Fruit!

Beach Blogging BINGO

Santa Barbaraaahhhh Beach Walking, Site Gawking

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