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

Discover Italy

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.

Coins in famous fountains, what happens to them? ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Coins in Fountains: What Happens to Them?

Updated on November 26, 2024March 16, 20238 Comments on Coins in Fountains: What Happens to Them?
Jet Lag, How to Avoid & Conquer, we'll tell you the tricks - ouritalianjourney.com
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Jet Lag: How to Avoid and Conquer

Updated on November 24, 2024March 2, 20232 Comments on Jet Lag: How to Avoid and Conquer
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Rent an apartment in Italy is not the same as the States - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Rent an Apartment in Italy: Important Facts

Updated on November 24, 2024February 9, 20232 Comments on Rent an Apartment in Italy: Important Facts
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Italian Bathrooms and what you need to know so you won't be surprised - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Italian Bathrooms | What You Need to Know

Updated on December 8, 2024January 26, 202310 Comments on Italian Bathrooms | What You Need to Know
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La Befana is an Italian Folklore that occurs each January, ouritalianjourney.com
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La Befana: Italian Tradition in January

Updated on November 24, 2024January 6, 20234 Comments on La Befana: Italian Tradition in January
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8 ways to save money for travel, tips and suggestions, ouritalianjourney.com
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8 Ways to Save Money For Travel

Updated on November 23, 2024December 8, 20224 Comments on 8 Ways to Save Money For Travel
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Food Recipes

Ilene’s New York Cheesecake

Updated on June 29, 2024November 25, 20220 Comment on Ilene’s New York Cheesecake
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Ducale Park in Parma, Italy ouritalianjourney.com
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Ducale Palace and Park, Parma

Updated on November 23, 2024November 24, 20221 Comment on Ducale Palace and Park, Parma
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New travel law, ETIAS, What you need to know, ouritalianjourney.com
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ETIAS Travel 2023 | What You Need To Know

Updated on March 24, 2025November 10, 20222 Comments on ETIAS Travel 2023 | What You Need To Know
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Lucca Comic & Games 2022, ouritalianjourney.com
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Lucca Comic & Games 2022 | Big Invasion

Updated on March 27, 2025October 30, 20223 Comments on Lucca Comic & Games 2022 | Big Invasion
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Stop at the Autogrill along Italy's autostrada, ouritalianjourney.com
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Autogrill Surprise | Traveling the Autostrada

Updated on November 23, 2024October 20, 20222 Comments on Autogrill Surprise | Traveling the Autostrada
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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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