Just Back From | A Western Mediterranean Cruise

A relative of our Front Office Assistant, Lori, traveled all the way to Italy and France this past summer, and shared her experience with us after her nine-day cruise through the Mediterranean.

Here are a few insights from her trip:

Countries Visited: Italy, France

Don't miss: Pompeii.

Favorite moment: Amalfi Coast and the Vatican.

You can't stop thinking about: Italy. It was my favorite country of the trip.

Favorite meal or meals: Pizza, risotto and pasta at La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali.

What to drink: Cappuccino and expresso everywhere you go.

Neighborhood to explore: Piazza Navona, Italy.

Surprising fact or tidbit: Carrieres de Lumieres at the heart of the Alpilles in Provence, France.

Brought back/souvenir: Olive oil and leather products.

Bring it Home

OLIVE OIL

The next best thing to getting it from Italy, we recommend MANNI extra virgin olive oil from Tuscany, which you can buy from home.

LEATHER GOODS

Goods inspired by the essence of travel, products like this coin purse are fine crafted, classic and withstand the test of time.

NESPRESSO MAKER

It is hard to beat fine Italian coffee, but you can do your best at home with this deluxe Nespresso maker.

Stay up to date with all of our globetrotting travel advisors and staff. Check back each week for another trip report, in our Just Back From series on The Harper Way.