A Way to Help Abandoned Dogs in Puglia

Anyone who knows me personally or who reads this blog regularly knows that I am absolutely bonkers over dogs! I love all animals really but dogs have a special place in my heart. I rescued my own dog – Cooper, an amazing fox terrier, eight years ago. I’ve fostered rescue dogs and volunteered for rescue organizations. Given my love of …

A Day of Truffles in Umbria

This is the second time I have had the chance to go truffle hunting – everyone should experience it. The first time was in Piedmont. I won’t even get into the rivalry over Piedmont vs. Umbria truffles. Our truffle hunter (tells you something about me that I can’t remember his name but remember the dog’s name!) and his dog Asia …

“Oh The Dogs You’ll Meet” in Italy

Yup, that’s my little play on the title of the very popular Dr. Seuss book, Oh The People You’ll Meet. While travel is such an amazing experience to meet new people, for some of us who are certifiably dog-crazy, with a specific diagnosis of suffering from “terrieritis” – sometimes the dogs you meet could be just as interesting. Meet one …