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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.

Devil's Bridge in Borgo a Mossano - history and legends - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Devil’s Bridge | Interesting Tuscan Legends

Updated on November 23, 2024December 9, 20210 Comment on Devil’s Bridge | Interesting Tuscan Legends
where we grocery shop in Lucca, eating seasonally and locally - ouritalianjourney.com
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Where We Grocery Shop | You Wanted to Know

Updated on November 23, 2024December 2, 20212 Comments on Where We Grocery Shop | You Wanted to Know
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Lucca walls "Le Mura" - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

The Walls “Le Mura” Make Lucca Special

Updated on March 27, 2025November 25, 20214 Comments on The Walls “Le Mura” Make Lucca Special
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Join our anniversary celebration of our book, Our Italian Journey - ouritalianjourney.com
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Celebrating a One Year Anniversary

Updated on November 23, 2024November 18, 20212 Comments on Celebrating a One Year Anniversary
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The Bargello Museum in Florence, ouritalianjourney.com
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Visit The Bargello National Museum | Florence

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Palazzo Pfanner in Lucca, Italy is a beautiful palace and garden - ouritalianjourney.com
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The Beauty & History of the Palazzo Pfanner

Updated on November 23, 2024November 4, 20211 Comment on The Beauty & History of the Palazzo Pfanner
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Opening an Italian Bank Account - Our Funny Story - ouritalianjourney.com
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An Italian Bank Account | How to Open

Updated on November 23, 2024October 28, 20216 Comments on An Italian Bank Account | How to Open
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The Field of Miracles in Pisa, Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy

The Field of Miracles in Pisa | Wonder of the World

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Our first time in an Italian cinema - we are in Lucca watching James Bond "No Time to Die"- ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Going to the Cinema | First Time in Italy

Updated on March 24, 2025October 14, 20212 Comments on Going to the Cinema | First Time in Italy
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Norcia - Our Special Town, Find out Why - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Norcia, Italy | Our Extra Special Town

Updated on November 23, 2024October 7, 20210 Comment on Norcia, Italy | Our Extra Special Town
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The Festa di Santa Croce in Lucca, Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
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Spotlight: Historic Festa di Santa Croce | Lucca

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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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