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Do I Need a Germany Visa?
Wondering if you need a Germany visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Germany’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Germany Part of the Schengen area? Yes, Germany is a Schengen state. Do I need a Germany Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you can stay in the Schengen area (which includes Germany) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However, starting in mid 2025, to travel to Europe U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a visa waiver. Once the program launches, this can be…
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Do I Need an Italy Visa?
Wondering if you need an Italy visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Italy’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Italy Part of the Schengen area? Italy is part of the Schengen area. Do I need an Italy Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you stay in the Schengen area (which includes Italy) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However, starting in early 2025, to travel to Europe U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a visa waiver. This can be done through the EU’s European Travel…
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Travel Books: Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
I’ve always loved Stanley Tucci’s portrayal of Nigel in The Devil Wears Prada. Recently I was browsing the book aisle and his face jumped out at me. Kudos on the cover design, Gallery books! I knew very little about Tucci, so when I purchased Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci I had no real expectations. Throughout this memoir, Tucci shares stories about how food played a major influence on his childhood and continues to do so throughout his adult life. Growing up in the era where families gathered around the table for dinner every night and as part of an Italian family, meals played a large part in…
