October is Italian Heritage month, and I'm celebrating in the most obvious way -- by heading back to Italy from Oct. 3 to 26. This time, however, I will not be able to write anything new for the site while I'm gone. Expect inspired, knowledgeable columns about one of the world's most beautiful countries when I return at the end of the month. In the meantime, enjoy October and take note of all that Italy and Italians have to offer. You can start by checking out all of my previous blogs, photo albums and news items right here on this site. Tanti auguri!