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Ilene and Gary Modica from Our Italian Journey - ouritalianjourney.com

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Living in Italy has changed the way we see the world. We travel deeper, appreciate more, and share every hidden corner with you — one story at a time.

10 ways to say good luck in Italian along with a few sayings - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

“Good Luck” in Italian: 10 Ways to Say

Updated on March 24, 2025January 25, 20242 Comments on “Good Luck” in Italian: 10 Ways to Say
Fun facts quiz about Italy. How many will you get correct? ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Quiz

15 Fun Facts Quiz About Italy: New Quiz

Updated on March 13, 2025January 18, 20240 Comment on 15 Fun Facts Quiz About Italy: New Quiz
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Venice 2024 will be charging a day fee for daytrippers - find out more, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Venice 2024: €5 New Fee for Daytrippers

Updated on November 24, 2024January 11, 20246 Comments on Venice 2024: €5 New Fee for Daytrippers
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Plan ahead and know the Italian holiday calendar for 2024 - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Italian Holiday Calendar 2024: Important Dates to Plan Ahead

Updated on March 24, 2025January 4, 20244 Comments on Italian Holiday Calendar 2024: Important Dates to Plan Ahead
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Airline travel for the holidays is a difficult task these days. ouritalianjourney.com
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Airline Travel for the Holiday Season | Difficult Task

Updated on March 24, 2025December 28, 202314 Comments on Airline Travel for the Holiday Season | Difficult Task
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Ideas on how you can pass on your cultural heritage to your children and grandchildren. ouritalianjourney.com
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Cultural Heritage: Why It’s Important to Preserve

Updated on March 24, 2025December 21, 202310 Comments on Cultural Heritage: Why It’s Important to Preserve
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What is skiplagging? We have the information for you. ouritalianjourney.com
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Skiplagging Exposed: Chasing Cheaper Flights is Controversial and Risky

Updated on March 24, 2025December 14, 202314 Comments on Skiplagging Exposed: Chasing Cheaper Flights is Controversial and Risky
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Brussels is beautiful especially in winter and one of the top European Christmas markets - ouritalianjourney.com
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Brussels at Christmastime: Exciting and Enchanting

Updated on March 24, 2025December 7, 20237 Comments on Brussels at Christmastime: Exciting and Enchanting
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discover Piedmont - a beautiful region in Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Piedmont Guide Including Two Special Must See Destinations

Updated on November 24, 2024November 30, 20230 Comment on Piedmont Guide Including Two Special Must See Destinations
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Florence, Italy now has a rental ban in effect for this historic center - ouritalianjourney.com
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Rental Ban Changes the Florence Historic Center

Updated on November 24, 2024November 23, 20236 Comments on Rental Ban Changes the Florence Historic Center
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Life in Lucca with Andrea is our featured guest about podcasting and Lucca - ouritalianjourney.com
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Exclusive Guest: Introducing Life in Lucca with Andrea

Updated on November 12, 2025November 16, 20238 Comments on Exclusive Guest: Introducing Life in Lucca with Andrea
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Grazie Mille!

Our first book, “Our Italian Journey,” was written during our year in Italy experiencing the seducing charm of the country. We share a vivid picture of life in Italy in our first-ever book. Let us be your guide to the most beautiful places in Italy. Available on Amazon.

Now this well-received book is an audiobook narrated by us. Please use our referral link for the US to get Audible.

Did you know we now live in Lucca? How we got here is the subject of our second book, “When Your Heart Finds Its Home,” also available on Amazon.

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