This post actually lists eleven things to see and do in Parma. Italy is home to several hugely popular tourist destinations—Venice, Rome, and Florence, to name just a few. But there are also several Italian cities and towns that tourists …
What’s a Spritz? How It’s Made & Why Italians Love It
What’s a Spritz? A Spritz is a popular apéritif found in Italy and popular in the Spring and Summer because of its refreshing taste. It is low in alcohol, aromatic with citrus, and slightly bitter. It is easy to make …
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake This lemon ricotta cheesecake is so good that I make it more often than I probably should! It is very light and not too lemony (is that a word?) The lemon makes it fresh. This is a must-try …
A Day in Siena | 6 Things To Do
A Day in Siena, Italy Spend a day in Siena to experience this compact town. We enjoyed a full day in Siena back in 2012 and then during our 90-day stay in Florence in 2017, we decided to spend several nights …
San Lorenzo | Florence Largest and Oldest Church
San Lorenzo The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest and oldest churches in Florence. It is located at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all principal members of the Medici family …
Montepulciano | Amazing Town in Tuscany Worth Visiting
Montepulciano When we approached Montepulciano I felt a bit of excitement. It is in fact, one of our favorite places for wine. Thanks to one of our readers Pamela, she corrected me and informed me by Facebook messenger after reading …
The Challenge of Living With Less | It’s Liberating!
The Challenge The challenge of living with less began in 2018 when we sold our home. We have lived thirty-plus years in Arizona and like most homeowners collected a lot of stuff. At the time, we thought we were leaving …
Piazza Michelangelo | Breathtaking Views Florence
Piazza Michelangelo Piazza Michelangelo overlooks the city from across the Arno River. This square has a superb view of Florence and the stunning dome of the Duomo. It’s worth the hike, drive, or bus ride. The best photos are taken …
17 Amazing Sites to Check Out When in Rome
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome has so much more than our top 17 sites to visit. Although our list does include the standard tourist sites, we have included a few you might not have even heard of. We have been …
Santo Spirito Church | Florence | An Amazing Find
Santo Spirito Church Santo Spirito Church is nestled in the lively Oltrarno district of Florence. The Basilica of Santo Spirito is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and a haven of tranquility amidst the city’s artistic hustle and bustle. Designed by …
Assisi, Italy | Enjoy the Beauty, Magic & History
Assisi Assisi is a hill town and comune located in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region in central Italy. You can see exactly where it is located by clicking here This special town was the birthplace of one …
How Siena Helps Norcia | Devastating Earthquake
Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …