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WRITING · April 30, 2010

Spreading the Love…

Thanks to the new Travel Inspirations Series here on Ciao Amalfi, I’ve had some of my favorite writers around the blogosphere stopping by and sharing some of the places around the world (and here in Italy, too!) that have inspired them. Keep watching in the coming weeks for some great new additions to that series.

But some of you may have noticed my own posts have been a bit sparse this past month. No, no, I haven’t forgotten you, my dear readers! I’m just wrapping up what has turned into my busiest month yet with the travel writing. (All very good news, since that keeps me going here on Ciao Amalfi, too!) I have also been sharing my love of the Amalfi Coast with several guest posts over the past month. If you follow these blogs (and you should!), many of you may have already caught them there. But for those of you who missed them, here’s just a bit of what I’ve been up to this April:

 

 

 

Experiencing Italy: Windows on the Amalfi Coast over at Cherrye’s blog My Bella Vita.

 

 

 

Sunday Soul: Alone in Magical Amalfi, Italy over at Lisa’s blog Wanderlust Women’s Travel Dreams.

 

 

 

 

Top 5 Reasons to Head South to Campania at Danielle’s website When in Rome Tours.

 

 

 

 

 

Why Laura Travels over at Mike’s blog Fevered Mutterings.

 

 

 

And, for those of you who enjoyed the photos from my first trip to Paris, be sure to check out this article:

 

 

France Travel Series: Meeting a Myth in Paris at Robin’s blog My Mélange.

Posted In: WRITING · Tagged: Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Blogosphere, Guest Post, Life on Amalfi Coast, Writing

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Comments

  1. SPLENDEROSA says

    May 1, 2010 at 05:08

    There is nothing I love more than Italy. I have travelled there many many times, to many different locations. If you look back at my blog posts you will see a recent one on the Amalfi Coast. I would love to write a little story for you. xx's

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  2. LindyLouMac says

    May 1, 2010 at 16:07

    You certainly were busy in April, popping up all over the place, keep up the great work.

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  3. Laura says

    May 3, 2010 at 19:17

    Ciao Splenderosa! I'm heading over now to look for your recent Amalfi Coast post. I love sharing stories with others who also have such a deep connection to this area. I would love to share one of your stories on Ciao Amalfi! Drop me a line at ciao.amalfi@gmail.com and we can chat! 🙂

    Ciao LindyLouMac! Grazie! I hope to be popping up more around here this coming month. 🙂 I've got a backlog of photos and posts I'd love to get up!

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  4. The Antiques Diva™ says

    May 4, 2010 at 07:58

    You've got some excellent blog links here – I loved pouring through these other sites! Thanks for introducing me to more great blogs!

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    May 4, 2010 at 15:34

    Ciao Toma! Many thanks for your kind words and for stopping by. And thank you for introducing me to your blog!

    Reply

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