Letters from Italy

Confessions, Adventures, and Advice

By: Susan Van Allen

Narrated by: Susan Van Allen

Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, is back with an entertaining collection of adventures Savor stories filled with passion, rich memories, and laughs, that blend to bring you an authentic portrait of one woman's experiences in the Bel Paese. Come along with this savvy traveler, as she revels in Roman wine bar flirtations, climbs Sicily's Stromboli volcano, and hunts for truffles in Umbria. Each story weaves together an authentic, loving tale of the world's most enchanting destination. And for travelers, there is practical advice: from where to lunch in Pisa, to the perfect Puglia agriturismo, or a charming B&B in Naples. Whether you're in a comfy armchair, planning your next trip, or getting psyched on the plane, Letters from Italy will inspire you to embrace La Dolce Vita, with all its awesome surprises.

©2012 Susan Van Allen (P)2014 Susan Van Allen

Local color to get geared up for Italy

This book was short and had some fun descriptions of food, some interesting stories about the places in Italy. I thought there would be more of both of those things, so I was a little disappointed.

Fellow traveler

I really love to travel and found her stories interesting. Although, some web sites are not current anymore, which is understandable. I think this would be better to actually have the book instead of listening, the spelling of some recommended hotels and websites were a struggle.

The best reasons to visit Italy

Susan has a wonderful way of expressing her joy of visiting Italy. It is not the museums, buildings, etc., but the people you meet along the way. She brings the locations to life by describing the people she has encountered and their personalities. I think if you are planning to visit, or have been many times you will enjoy this book.