Tonight’s episode marks show number 53, and the beginning of SEASON 2 of TRAVEL TALK TUESDAY.
I began TTT a year ago as a means to drag myself out of the doldrums that COVID-19 and the pandemic had imposed on travel and my life. As we turned the page from 2020 to recovery 2021, no one knew what was around the corner. Fortunately, we did get to travel a bit this year. Tonight, I’ll take you down memory lane with a short look at the highlights of my travels and of my adventures on Travel Talk Tuesday.
We’ll be getting into the Christmas spirit too with a preview of quaint towns and charming markets during the holiday season. Bratwurst and Glüwein are on the menu and I’ll share my recipe for the hot mulled wine.
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00:00 – Introduction to TTT – Celebrating Season 2
2:48 – Croatia Adriatic Cruise
5:35 – Northern Ireland and the Giants Causeway
6:16 – Cooking Pizza with David
9:10 – Podere Marcampo Wine Tasting and Tour
14:37 – Taste of Ireland Tour Highlights
26:54 – Barcelona
30:04 – Glühwein Recipe
35:27 – Naples Italy walking tour
42:36 – David and Charlotte’s Decembers Travels
44:50 – Twelve Days Of Christmas Travel Deals and Closing Remarks
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
The Amalfi Coast is hugged by a narrow road perched high above the crystal-clear Bay of Salarno. Rugged mountains plunge steeply into the sea. Every river that falls into the sea is flanked by a picture-perfect pastel village. In this episode, we will visit the villages of Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello. I hired a driver/guide for the day to help me learn about the drive, the towns, and the sea.
I’ll also be cooking up my homemade pizza recipe.
Three friends join me to discuss traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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00:00 – Introduction to TTT – The Amalfi Coast
1:37 – Ravello walking tour
1:50 – Pompeii entrance gate – Porta Marina
6:16 – Cooking Pizza with David
10:34 – Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic
11:17 – Guest Kent Giles – Travel to Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
24:58 – Guest Nancy Snow – Travel in the USA during the pandemic
31:48 – Guest Ramona McGee – Mississippi River Cruising
38:03 – Amalfi town walk
41:42 – Cruising the Amalfi coast line
43:20 – Ravello town walk
45:38 – Closing Remarks and OUTRO
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
Pompeii was a thriving Roman city of 20,000 people in 79 AD. Then, on August 24, Mount Vesuvius erupted, spewing molten lava and ash 3 miles into the air. Within hours, the ash settled on the city and covered it thirty feet deep. The hot ash killed many people and buried the town for 1700 years! Excavation began in the mid-1700s, and today, we have a pristine look back at ancient Pompeii.
During almost every episode of TTT, David prepares and shares one if his favorite recipes. Tonight, Flat Bread Pizza is on the menu.
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00:00 – Introduction to TTT – Pompeii Scavi
1:16 – Getting to Pompeii on the Circumvesuviana Train
1:50 – Pompeii entrance gate – Porta Marina
5:23 – The forum and basilica
7:43 – Basilica, the Palace of Justice
11:14 – Temple of Jupiter and mont Vesuvius
12:29. Fresco of Vesuvius before the 29 AD eruption
13:25 – The Grainery and plaster casts
15:59 – What is David during tonight
16:41 – Pompeii streets and fast food joints
18:23 – CAVE CANUM, beware of the dog
20:44 – House of the faun
21:58 – The Battle of Alexander mosaic
23:02 – The mill and bakery
23:51 – Theatre
25:09 – Brothal – Lupanare
26:50 – Pompeii Scavi wrap up
27:22 – Flatbread pizza Recipe
33:04 – Nation Archeological Museum in Naples
37:04 – The Secret Room
39:39 – Episode Outro
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
I call Sorrento the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Perched high on a bluff above the Bay of Naples, it is home to about 16,000 residents. Most of these folks work in tourism, but you’ll find a good many farmers scattered along the hills and valleys, too. The town itself is medieval and pedestrian-friendly. Cobbled crooked lanes branch off the main drag, Corso Italia, and always are worth a wander to see what is around the next corner. Merchants ply their wares consisting of all varieties of lemon products, wine, olive oil, leather, hand-made crafts, and more. The main square, Piazza Tasso, is filled with open-air cafes spilling into the streets. All in all, Sorrento is an excellent place to hang your hat for a few days!
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There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
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00:00 – Introduction to TTT – Sorrento, Italy
02:08 – Chicken Marsala Recipe
08:12 – Flatbread Pizza
08:41 – Sorrento Art Hotel Gran Paradiso
12:39 – Piazza Tasso, Sorrento River
17:10 – Sorrento Cathedral and In-Laid wood
20:24 – Corso Italia stroll
22:11 – Saint Anthony of Sorrento
26:12 – Saint Francisco Church Sorrento
26:39 – Marina Piccolo Sorrento
27:14 – Piazza Tasso 28:22 – Sorrento Food and wine
34:23 – A Day on the Farm in the hills above Sorrento 37:57 – Outro Closing Remarks
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
I call Sorrento the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Perched high on a bluff above the Bay of Naples, it is home to about 16,000 residents. Most of these folks work in tourism, but you’ll find a good many farmers scattered along the hills and valleys, too. The town itself is medieval and pedestrian-friendly. Cobbled crooked lanes branch off the main drag, Corso Italia, and always are worth a wander to see what is around the next corner. Merchants ply their wares consisting of all varieties of lemon products, wine, olive oil, leather, hand-made crafts, and more. The main square, Piazza Tasso, is filled with open-air cafes spilling into the streets. All in all, Sorrento is an excellent place to hang your hat for a few days!
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——————–Contents of this video————————–
00:00 – Introduction to TTT – Sorrento, Italy
02:08 – Chicken Marsala Recipe
08:12 – Flatbread Pizza
08:41 – Sorrento Art Hotel Gran Paradiso
12:39 – Piazza Tasso, Sorrento River
17:10 – Sorrento Cathedral and In-Laid wood
20:24 – Corso Italia stroll
22:11 – Saint Anthony of Sorrento
26:12 – Saint Francisco Church Sorrento
26:39 – Marina Piccolo Sorrento
27:14 – Piazza Tasso 28:22 – Sorrento Food and wine
34:23 – A Day on the Farm in the hills above Sorrento 37:57 – Outro Closing Remarks
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
Recenly, I visited all five villages of the Cinque Terre, in one day. This episode of Travel Talk Tuesday features my experiences in Manarola. Come with me on a walk through town, the vineyards, and even a swim in the harbor. This being early October, there are no more sunbathing crowds, no more Europeans on vacation, and no more cruise ships. Join me a new a refreshed look around the Manarola.
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
