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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.

Giuseppe Verdi's: Rigoletto, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Giuseppe Verdi’s Great Masterpiece: Rigoletto

Updated on November 23, 2024June 3, 20210 Comment on Giuseppe Verdi’s Great Masterpiece: Rigoletto
Twelve things Italians never do - superstitions and traditions - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

12 Things Italians Never Do

Updated on November 23, 2024May 27, 20212 Comments on 12 Things Italians Never Do
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Visit Monopoli a beautiful coastal town in Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Southern Italy

Visit Monopoli: Beautiful Coastal Town

Updated on March 24, 2025May 20, 20212 Comments on Visit Monopoli: Beautiful Coastal Town
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Gelato is not all the same - ouritalianjourney.com
Food General Info Italy

Gelato | Warning: Not All Are The Same

Updated on November 23, 2024May 13, 20212 Comments on Gelato | Warning: Not All Are The Same
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Quick Guide to Milan, Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Quick Guide to Milan, Italy

Updated on March 24, 2025May 6, 20211 Comment on Quick Guide to Milan, Italy
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Lucca, nice to meet you in the Piazza! Video included - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Nice to See You in the Piazza: April 26th

Updated on November 23, 2024April 29, 20210 Comment on Nice to See You in the Piazza: April 26th
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Italian Olive Oil - What You Should Know, ouritalianjourney.com
Food Italy

Italian Olive Oil – What You Should Know

Updated on November 23, 2024April 22, 20212 Comments on Italian Olive Oil – What You Should Know
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Lucca 2021 - Our return to Italy - ouritalianjourney
Central Italy Italy

Exclusive: Lucca 2021 | We’re Here!

Updated on November 23, 2024April 15, 202113 Comments on Exclusive: Lucca 2021 | We’re Here!
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Piazza della Signoria, the history - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy

Amazing Piazza della Signoria | The History

Updated on November 23, 2024April 8, 20210 Comment on Amazing Piazza della Signoria | The History
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Meet Marilyn Ricci, ouritalianjourney.com
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Guest, Marilyn Ricci- My Path to Life in Italy

Updated on November 12, 2025April 1, 20210 Comment on Guest, Marilyn Ricci- My Path to Life in Italy
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Launching Italy 2021: It's Finally Here, ouritalianjourney.com
Dual Citizenship Italy

Launching Italy 2021: It’s Finally Here!

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Towns visited in Italy: 133
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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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