ITALY / TUSCANY

THERE ARE NO BAD DAYS IN TUSCANY / I’ve enjoyed Florence in record summer heat and wedged in lines between tour groups. But, being there in late fall, when temps are cooler and visitors are fewer, it’s even better. Average high temperature in November is around 60 degrees F and low’s in the mid-40s. That’s perfect travel weather to…

NEW YORK / BUFFALO

Pull off the highway and prowl a business street that runs through any Texas town and I guarantee you’ll find several options for chicken fried steak, barbeque and tacos. But if you’re looking for a really good hot dog stand, head back to the highway because you’re taking a major road trip. Texans eat hot…