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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.

Classy & stunning iconic Italian sports cars. Lamborghani, Pagani, Masarati and more. ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy Northern Italy

The Greatest Classy & Stunning Italian Sports Cars

Updated on November 23, 2024September 3, 20204 Comments on The Greatest Classy & Stunning Italian Sports Cars
Guest post on how we moved to Italy. - ouritalianjourney.com
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Exclusive: How We Moved To Italy Without Jobs

Updated on November 12, 2025August 27, 20202 Comments on Exclusive: How We Moved To Italy Without Jobs
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Italian proverbs and meanings, ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

25 Popular Italian Proverbs, Sayings and Meanings

Updated on November 23, 2024August 20, 20204 Comments on 25 Popular Italian Proverbs, Sayings and Meanings
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il Mercato in Florence, Italy; must visit market for everyone ouritalianjourney.com
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il Mercato | Popular Gigantic Market | Florence, Italy

Updated on November 26, 2024August 6, 20200 Comment on il Mercato | Popular Gigantic Market | Florence, Italy
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Spoleto in Umbria Italy a non Tourism town. ouritalianjourney.com
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Spoleto, Italy | Enjoy the Day With Us

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why we blog is about the amazing stories we receive. ouritalianjourney.com
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This is why we Blog | Sharing Amazing Stories

Updated on December 31, 2024July 23, 20204 Comments on This is why we Blog | Sharing Amazing Stories
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Visit Trento in northern Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
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Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024July 16, 20204 Comments on Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy
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Pantheon is a Roman temple now church with an amazing oculus and dome. Ancient Rome. ouritalianjourney.com
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The Pantheon in Rome

Updated on November 23, 2024July 2, 20202 Comments on The Pantheon in Rome
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Beautiful Lake Como and the towns that surround the lake. ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy One-Year Adventure

Discovering Lake Como | Amazing Time With Friends

Updated on November 23, 2024June 25, 20204 Comments on Discovering Lake Como | Amazing Time With Friends
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Colorful and famous doors of Dublin, Ireland. ouritalianjourney.com
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The Doors of Dublin | A Colorful Look & Their Stories

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Top 20 Italian Surnames in Italy. Top 10 Surnames in US. Last names, family names, ouritalianjourney.com
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Top 20 Italian Surnames | What are They?

Updated on April 15, 2025June 11, 202029 Comments on Top 20 Italian Surnames | What are They?
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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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