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Looking to add some more gold stars – in the time of Covid-19. I’ll need a little luck.

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Tim Heaton
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Italy in the off-season

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Tim Heaton
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Prepping for the wine fairs of 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Tim Heaton
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Gaiole in Chianti…start packing

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Tim Heaton
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March, April, May and June – a return to Italia

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Tim Heaton
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Getting ready for Vin Italy, 2017 – part II

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Tim Heaton
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I cut myself shaving (Sicily part 1)

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 12 minutes
Sicily trip planning

In the (wine) heart of Sicilia, Etna mountain

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Tim Heaton
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Leaving, tomorrow

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Tim Heaton
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Preparando per il Grande Viaggio

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 6 minutes
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Flying to Sicily (leave your bag behind!)

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes
International Travel trip planning

Three Months in Italia

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes

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