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  • HOME
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  • Italy
    • Dual Citizenship
    • Explore Northern Regions
    • Explore Central Regions
    • Explore Southern Regions
    • One-Year Adventure
    • Places to Stay
    • Past Adventures
      • 2017 90-Day Adv | Florence
      • 2016 90-Day Adventure | Parma
      • 2012 Amazing Adventure Through Italy
      • 2010 Adventure – Amazing Through Italy
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    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Ireland
      • Portugal
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How Well Do You Know Italy Quiz - ouritalianjourney.com
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How Well Do You Know Italy Quiz

Italy quiz! So… you think you know Italy pretty well? Want to make it fun and take a quiz? We thought we would introduce some quizzes every once in a while to provide information while making it fun. Sometimes we …

May 11, 2023May 6, 20238 Comments on How Well Do You Know Italy Quiz
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Airbnb vs Vrbo - Let us help you know the difference when looking for a place to stay,
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Airbnb vs Vrbo: What Really is the Difference?

Getting ready to travel but do you book with Airbnb vs Vrbo? Or should you consider a hotel site as your host? This happens to be one of the top questions we are asked time and time again. So it’s …

Updated on September 4, 2023April 27, 20234 Comments on Airbnb vs Vrbo: What Really is the Difference?
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Looking for day trip ideas from 5 major cities in Italy - we've got you covered - ouritalianjourney.com
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Easy Day Trips From 5 Major Cities in Italy

We often get asked about easy day trips from Lucca and other major cities throughout Italy. When Shari, a faithful, long-time subscriber of this blog suggested this for a post, we thought we’d do it. I will always recommend that …

Updated on July 25, 2023April 13, 20238 Comments on Easy Day Trips From 5 Major Cities in Italy
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The historical Regatta in Venice - what you need to know - ouritalianjourney.com
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The Historical Regatta, Venice

The Historical Regatta is the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing calendar. This unique sport (which only takes place in Venice once a year- has been practiced in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years. Most noteworthy… …

Updated on July 26, 2023March 30, 20236 Comments on The Historical Regatta, Venice
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Coins in famous fountains, what happens to them? ouritalianjourney.com
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Coins in Fountains: What Happens to Them?

Throwing coins in fountains… it’s a time-honored ritual when finding yourself in front of a fountain. Countless people, including myself, have tossed coins into fountains to make a wish and possibly to bring us some good luck too. In fact, …

Updated on July 26, 2023March 16, 20236 Comments on Coins in Fountains: What Happens to Them?
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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

Is the term “jet lag” real? You bet it is! Of course, it depends on which way you are traveling. It’s easier for Europeans to travel to the USA than the other way around. Reason being? The 6-9 hour time …

Updated on September 4, 2023March 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
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Rent an Apartment in Italy: Important Facts

You would think that moving to Italy and renting an apartment would be easy peasy, right? The Process First, you need to find the apartment which is a process all on its own. Then, once you find your “home sweet …

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Italian Bathrooms and what you need to know so you won't be surprised - ouritalianjourney.com
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Italian Bathrooms | What You Need to Know

How are Italian bathrooms different than the ones you will find in the States? There are several differences, and in today’s post, we will explore a good deal of the differences and even discuss a bit of protocol. General Information …

Updated on July 27, 2023January 26, 20236 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

In Italian Christmas folklore, La Befana (pronounced [beˈfana]) is represented by an old woman riding a broomstick through the air. She delivers various sweets and candy to good children on Epiphany Eve. But if you were bad – watch out… you …

Updated on July 27, 2023January 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

Save Money For Travel Why is it so difficult to save money for travel? Travel enriches our lives. It’s the one thing you can buy that makes you richer. That’s one of my favorite sayings… and it’s true. Most people …

Updated on July 27, 2023December 8, 20224 Comments on 8 Ways to Save Money For Travel
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Ilene’s New York Cheesecake

The key to this New York cheesecake is the water bath. If you don’t have a sizeable lasagna-type pan, you can purchase an inexpensive metal one from the grocery store. This is a family favorite and featured in our book, …

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Ducale Palace and Park, Parma

Ducale Palace and Park One of Many Parks in Parma, Italy Finding Ducale Park was a bonus when we stayed in Parma. Plenty of old trees provided shady paths to wander and stroll under. When we visited, the weather was …

Updated on July 27, 2023November 24, 20221 Comment on Ducale Palace and Park, Parma
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Best Couples Travel Blog 2021 & 2022 & 2023!
2022 Reader Ready Recommended Read
Top 4 Italy Travel Blogs
Top 20 Italy Travel Blogs
Liebster Nomination 2018

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Towns visited in Italy: 119
Regions visited in Italy: 16/20
Countries: 9

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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.

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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