Step inside Vicenza’s Gelateria Artigiano Palladiano (dal 1994) to see how real artisanal gelato is made daily—from crates of Italian fruit and local milk to silky scoops. Meet makers Chanti and Michela, explore signature flavors like gorgonzola-honey-walnut and hand-made ghiaccioli, and learn why 60% fruit, small batches, and no additives set this historic shop apart.
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Step inside Bottega Storica Dal Toso, a family-run artisanal copper shop in Vicenza, Italy. Explore its 129-year-old legacy of handmade copperware, local history, and Italian craftsmanship.
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Hike the Tre Cime loop in Italy’s Dolomites—a 10km trail of surreal views, storybook landscapes, and inspiration for the soul (and your next novel).
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Cala’ del Sasso, known as Italy’s longest stairway, is about two hour’s drive from Venice. It is not located within an ancient palace. It isn’t even located inside of a building. Its parking lot is a small outdoor plot-meets-road affair next to a dried-up stream, marked by modest signage. Finding the Cala del Sasso Trailhead…
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(Originally published in The Wayward Post several years ago. I’m not sure what happened with the publication, but to preserve the article, I’ve reposted it below and added more photos taken during this fantastic trip.) Upon arriving in Kyoto, my husband and I immediately noticed the unique vibe of this city. As soon as we…
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TongaTime is taking a hiatus while this author focuses on her books … and eating pasta. You can find me at my author site, JLMcCreedy.com. In the meantime, enjoy the book trailer for the new, rhyming children’s picture book: Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, written by Dr. Sam and yours truly. Available on…
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Hiking along the Grenadier’s Path at Monte Cengio, Italy.
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Seven months ago, Sam and I left the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a job assignment overseas. I have not written anything about that for several reasons. But this site is called Tonga Time, and now that I am ready to write, I don’t feel that I can write about anything until I pen…
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In the spirit of favorite things and all subjects Christmas-cheer related, I thought I’d share one of our favorite hikes in the Gorham area. Now, what makes a hike a favorite is obviously a subjective standard, but here are some of my criteria: (1) Not too long–as in, five miles or less. I am, alas,…
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Last week, I was invited to present for the Children’s Literacy Foundation (“CLiF”), a Vermont-based nonprofit that engages kids in reading and writing, with a focus on Vermont and New Hampshire schools and families. I love these folks! The only catch: Unlike most author presentations I’ve done to date involving children and teachers as audience…
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