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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.

Ducale Park in Parma, Italy ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy Northern Italy

Ducale Palace and Park, Parma

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New travel law, ETIAS, What you need to know, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info

ETIAS Travel 2023 | What You Need To Know

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Lucca Comic & Games 2022, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy

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

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Cittadella Park, Parma, Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy Northern Italy

Cittadella Park | Historical Park in Parma

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Rimini, Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Rimini, Italy: Beautiful Beachtown

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Information on sfuso wine - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Vino Sfuso: Wine on Tap – Do You Know?

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Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, ouritalianjourney.com
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Leaning Tower of Pisa: The Amazing Climb

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Puccini Festival 2022 and Puccini art around Lucca - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Puccini is Found Everywhere in Lucca

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Amazing Experience in Modena Tasting Balsamic Vinegar, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Food Italy

Balsamic in Modena: Outstanding Experience

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Adapters & Converters to use in Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
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Best Advice: Adapters & Electrical Converters for Italy

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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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