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BOOK SIGNING
On March 26th, 2016 I will be at a book signing for local authors at THE LAB, in Costa Mesa, CA. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
LA FAMIGLIA FRATARCANGELI
All I want for the New Year, 2016, is to find the family who adopted my grandfather. ALFREDO ELIGINI He was adopted in 1892 by the...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Coming in 2016 – The Man at the Spanish Steps
The sequel to The Man at the Caffe’ Farnese is almost complete. Now my readers will find out if Julie will find happiness with Dante…or...

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Jul 11, 20221 min read
Another Italian class has ended!
I am already starting to panic. No more classes until February. And with each passing day without the review and exercise of speaking...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
End of Life Decisions
Every once in awhile, a severe illness rears its ugly head. And you are suddenly faced with a “what if” situation. I experienced such a...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
More on Marla Jo Fisher
Marla Jo keeps writing these great articles about travel. I urge you to read them. I took a trip last week and decided to add some tips...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
VITALY…A little bit of Italy in Costa Mesa
About a year ago, a friend from my Italian class asked me to meet her at her favorite Italian Café. I had no idea what a hot spot it...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Reasons Not to Take a Package Tour
Marla Jo Fisher of the Orange County Register had a great column in the Travel Section on Sunday, May 10,2015 entitled 10 Reasons Not to...

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Jul 11, 20222 min read


New Release! The Man at the Rialto Bridge
Reluctantly joining her dysfunctional family on a Mediterranean cruise, Olivia is drawn to a mysterious man and finds herself propelled...

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Jul 11, 20221 min read
Caffé Greco, Rome, Italy
For a coffee experience extraordinaire, a visit to Caffe’ Greco, the oldest coffee bar in Rome is a an experience not to be missed....

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20222 min read


“Ai Tre Tartufi”, Italian Gelato with a People-Watching View
Located to the side of the church and in front of the Three Rivers sculpture by Bernini, you will enjoy a gelato with entertainment. Try...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Non-Fiction: An American Chick’s Guide to Italy.
The Disneyland Connection… It was one of those oppressive, hot, arid Southern California August days. Hubby and I were arguing about...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Train Travel in Italy… Know your final destination!!!!
Well I did it again. I didn’t pay attention. And we didn’t know we were on a local train. There are three things that are vital to know...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Everything Italian
My desperation to preserve my language skills has enabled me to take every opportunity to immerse myself in the Italian language and...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Book Release: THE MAN AT THE CAFFÉ FARNESE
What readers are saying: “Vivid detail and descriptiveness that with each stroke of the word, paints a beautiful and lively portrait of...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Caffe Lucca, Orange, California
Snuggled between the antique shops of quaint downtown Orange, California sits an Italian Cafe with the best cappuccino I’ve found in...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Searching for Italy in Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, THE FISH, THE DISEASE The name itself is exciting, glamorous…indicating the exotic. Its actual meaning is “muddy river.”...

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Jul 11, 20224 min read
Venice – You Must Eat at this wonderful Osteria….il Milion
As a travel consultant to Italy, Venice is always high on my recommendation list. And the restaurant I love the most is called Il Milion,...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Romantic Evening in Rome, Italy
I’ve been consulting with a couple going to Italy for the first time. And here is my recommendation for a romantic evening in Rome. The...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Naples… A bus driver, the best tour in the world
NAPLES, DANGER, AND RUNNING AWAY WITH THE BUS DRIVER When traveling, sometimes you just have to take a chance. Our girls’ only trip to...

Sarah Tannas
Jul 11, 20229 min read
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