Cannoli Cheesecake I have always made my “New York Cheesecake” to my family’s delight, but recently I made this Cannoli Cheesecake and the family went WILD! This will soon be a new favorite in your house too! ** NOTE: …
Revealing 10 Top Street Names Found in Italy
10 Top Street Names Found in Italy Let’s find out the 10 top street names in Italy. It seems when traveling through Italy, Ilene and I often noticed the same street names in different cities. These names started to intrigue …
Top 13+ Things to do When Visiting Venice
Venice First of all, before we get into our top 13+ things to do in Venice, do you know that this ancient, beautiful, and historically important city is located in the Adriatic Sea? Small islands (actually 118) connected by bridges …
Citizenship and Passports | Editor’s Pick of the Year
Received our Citizenship and Passports! It’s about dual citizenship. After a rollercoaster ride… we are so happy to have received our Italian citizenship and passports and can make our final plans for our one-year adventure to explore the parts of …
Pappa al Pomodoro – A Tuscan Bread & Tomato Soup
Pappa al Pomodoro This soup can be found all over Tuscany and is delicious and quite easy to make. It makes good use of your day-old Italian bread and is ready in about an hour. Why not give it …
How to Order & Enjoy Coffee in Italy
How to Order Coffee in Italy Saying that coffee is a big industry in Italy is an understatement! According to coffeeresearch.org, 14 billion espresso coffees are consumed each year in Italy. Estimates show that over 270,364 people work as baristas, and over …
3 Train Options in Italy with Valuable Tips
There are 3 train options when getting around in Italy. We have listed these companies here with a little information about all three of them, including their websites. At the end of this post, we have included a few tips …
In Love with Verona, Italy | Top 10 Things To See & Do
In Love With Verona, Italy Where is Verona located in Italy and why will you love it too? You will find Verona about two hours between Milan and Venice on the northern train line. Of course, Verona was made famous …
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli Dip This dip is fantastic and served with chocolate and regular graham crackers and is easy to make!! I have been asked several times to bring this for dessert. I actually found this on Pinterest and have it …
7 Signs You Are Eating in a Tourist Trap
7 Signs You Are About to Eat In a Tourist Trap Signs? You finally get to Italy and want to truly enjoy the culture. You want to enjoy the people, the food, and La Dolce Vita; the good life. How …
How to Dress Traveling in Italy | Practical Suggestions
How to Dress Traveling in Italy Traveling to Italy and wondering how to dress and what to pack? Of course, it will depend on the time of year you are visiting but there are some basic practical suggestions we can …
15 Italian Superstitions You Need to Know
Top 15 Italian Superstitions Here are 15 Italian superstitions that you need to know or at least be aware of. We wouldn’t want your next trip to Italy to be cursed by the evil eye called Malocchio! Nothing is worth …