Food Journey in Italy… Here’s your food journey in Italy and its regional specialities! Forget the Colosseum for a minute (well, maybe just a minute), because when it comes to Italy, there’s another ancient wonder waiting to be explored: its …
Artisans of Italy: A Tapestry of Tradition and Innovation
The amazing artisans of Italy – they are famous for their extraordinary craftsmanship. Italy, a land of timeless beauty and rich history, seems to have it all regarding this topic. From iconic leather workshops of Florence to the intricate lace-making …
Street Art | An Amazing Variety in Florence
Street Art Street Art in Florence is an amazing display of talent. Renowned for its iconic Renaissance masterpieces, Florence has long been a beacon of artistic expression. While the works of Michelangelo and Botticelli continue to captivate visitors, the city’s …
The Italian Flag: Challenge Your Knowledge- Fun Facts Quiz
The Italian flag is our fourth quiz on this blog. We hope you enjoy learning while having a bit of fun. The Italian Flag color is a complicated subject. Here is some interesting information before we get into the quiz… …
Lucca | Take a Peek | Beautiful Town in Tuscany
Lucca Let’s take a peek at the small hill town and visit Lucca. It’s just an amazing place to visit. There are fewer tourists here than in some of the other well-known towns in Tuscany. We’ve stayed in Lucca several …
Croissant vs Cornetto: The Great Breakfast Showdown
Croissant vs Cornetto – the great debate! Ah, the golden croissant and the sunshine-hued Italian cornetto. Both grace breakfast tables across the globe, are flaky and delicious, but are they the same? Get ready for a breakdown that will help …
The Vatican | From A Different Perspective
The Vatican – From A Different Perspective – ABOVE! When most people think of the Vatican, they envision the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, the rich history of the Vatican Museums, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Yet, many visitors overlook …
12 Myths: Intriguing and Common About Pasta
Myths about pasta? Really? Many myths aren’t true about one of my favorite foods – pasta! Initially, I was going to make this topic a quiz, but let’s see at the end of the post, how well you score when …
Life in Italy: Benefits and Drawbacks That Might Surprise You
Life in Italy… is it all ‘La Dolce Vita’? People who email or comment on our social media think it is… but I’m here to set the record straight. Well, the record in my opinion. I’ve decided to provide some …
Passport and Travel to Italy: What You Need to Know
The all-important passport – it can make or break your vacation. Every time I head to the airport for an international flight, I check to ensure my passport is where I keep it — even if I haven’t touched it …
Santa Croce | Largest Franciscan Church in the World
Santa Croce Church was built in the 14th century and is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Decorated with centuries of precious art it holds the tombs of great Florentines. Forget the €8 entry fee – consider it …
Rome, Italy: Don’t Visit Right Now- Nightmare until 2034
Visit Rome, Italy… now? When I say “Don’t visit Rome right now” I know I’m in for a bit of pushback from some readers. How and why would I say such a thing? I feel the comments coming… “Rome is …