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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.

Introducing Ishita from Italophilia, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Guest Spotlights

Introducing Ishita from Italophilia

Updated on November 12, 2025February 25, 20212 Comments on Introducing Ishita from Italophilia
Greatest Italian Tenors, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info

Some of the Greatest Italian Tenors

Updated on November 23, 2024February 18, 20218 Comments on Some of the Greatest Italian Tenors
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Popular classic sauces of Italian Cuisine, ouritalianjourney.com
Food Italy

Popular Classic Sauces of Italian Cuisine

Updated on November 23, 2024February 11, 20212 Comments on Popular Classic Sauces of Italian Cuisine
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Cacio e Pepe, ouritalianjourney.com
Food

Cacio e Pepe: An Easy Roman Pasta Dish

Updated on November 23, 2024February 4, 20216 Comments on Cacio e Pepe: An Easy Roman Pasta Dish
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Street Markets in Parma, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy Northern Italy

The Interesting Street Markets, Parma

Updated on November 23, 2024January 28, 20211 Comment on The Interesting Street Markets, Parma
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Facts About Pasta You Probably Don't Know, ouritalianjourey.com
Food Italy

Facts About Pasta You Probably Didn’t Know

Updated on October 16, 2025January 21, 20216 Comments on Facts About Pasta You Probably Didn’t Know
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Quartiere Coppede in Rome is a unique and must see neighborhood. ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Quartiere Coppedè | Unusual Neighborhood in Rome

Updated on December 31, 2024January 14, 20213 Comments on Quartiere Coppedè | Unusual Neighborhood in Rome
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Your guide to the different regiions in Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Your Guide to the Different Regions in Italy

Updated on November 28, 2025January 7, 202120 Comments on Your Guide to the Different Regions in Italy
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Review of 2020, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info

Reviewing the Year 2020 | One for the Record Books

Updated on November 23, 2024December 31, 20200 Comment on Reviewing the Year 2020 | One for the Record Books
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Bologna and the canals. ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy Northern Italy

Finding | Uncovering the Hidden Secrets in Bologna

Updated on November 23, 2024December 24, 20200 Comment on Finding | Uncovering the Hidden Secrets in Bologna
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One Year: Pandemic Changes Travel Now & Future, ouritalianjourney.com
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One Year: Pandemic Changes Travel Now & Future

Updated on November 24, 2024December 17, 20200 Comment on One Year: Pandemic Changes Travel Now & Future
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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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