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 …
Wish We Had Known for Italian Citizenship
Italian Citizenship Our Story Here is a brief recap of our story and what we wish we had known about Italian citizenship. We applied for Italian citizenship through JS (Jure Sanguinis) – Bloodline back in November 2015. As of today, we …
Pienza | A Tuscan Town Not To Be Missed!
Pienza, Italy Pienza is a small town situated in the Val d’Orcia, in the southern part of Tuscany. Located in the middle between Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is part of the province of Siena, which is about 50 kilometers away. We took a full-day …
Pitti Palace | Emphasis on the Breathtaking Ceilings
Pitti Palace, Florence Italy The Pitti Palace is a must-see on your travel itinerary when in Florence. It was a real treat walking through these grand halls and imagining yourself living there. There is so much to see, you really …
Tips for Travel to Italy for the First Time
Tips for First-Time Travel to Italy So you’re thinking about heading to Italy? This post is all about tips for first-time travel to Italy. It’s one of our favorite countries and one that we are in the process of …
11 of the Best Foods of Italy
11 of the Best Foods of Italy 11 of the best foods in Italy is our subject today but really, how can we limit it to just eleven? It was very difficult and of course, we really had to just …
How Frescos Were Made
How Were Frescos Made? Have you ever wondered how frescos were made by the great masters of the Italian Renaissance including Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo? I was fascinated when I learned exactly how they created breathtaking paintings that still look amazing …
5 Useful Tips for Your Trip to Italy
Useful Tips Useful tips are everywhere; especially travel ones. We are hoping that these useful tips are ones that are not usually covered but are just as valuable. Please let us know if you have one we should add to …
Discovering Prato | Off The Beaten Path
Discovering Prato We discovered Prato, Italy on a day trip from Florence. We took the train and planned to spend the entire day investigating this small town. It seemed to have quite a few unusual things to see like castles and …
Gelato vs. American Ice Cream
The Cold Dessert Debate: Gelato vs. American Ice Cream So, what’s your favorite- gelato or ice cream? There is a lot to be said about gelato in Italy. There seems to be a store on every street. The flavors are …
Save $ Using Technology When Traveling Overseas
Save Money Using Technology When Overseas Technology is a wonderful thing but, we are not all “tech-savvy.” We all like to save a little money though, don’t we? When we arrived in Italy, we decided we wanted to keep our …
Cortona, Italy | Need To Be Part Billygoat
Cortona, Italy Twice Gary and I have been very fortunate to visit Cortona, Italy. In 2012 we stayed for several nights and again in 2017 visited for the day. We laugh because we say that you have to be …