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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.

Months 9 & 10 for our 1-year adventure in Italy. New towns explored. https://ouritalianjourney.com/months-9-10-1-year-adventure-in-italy
Italy Northern Italy One-Year Adventure

Months 9 & 10 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024September 26, 20190 Comment on Months 9 & 10 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
Liberia Acqua Alta unique library-bookstore in Venice, Italy. https://ouritalianjourney.com/library-bookstore-venice
General Info Italy Northern Italy

Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit

Updated on November 23, 2024September 19, 20194 Comments on Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit
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Spello is one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. The flower balconies and streets are a photographers dream. Corpus Domini, https://ouritalianjourney.com/spello-one-of-the-most-beautiful-towns-in-italy
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

Spello | One of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024September 12, 20190 Comment on Spello | One of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy
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The Bardini Garden in Florence, Italy is a hidden gem with beautiful panoramic views of the city. ouritalianjourney.com; https://ouritalianjourney.com/the-bardini-garden-panoramic-views-of-florence
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

The Bardini Garden & Panoramic Views of Florence

Updated on November 23, 2024September 5, 20190 Comment on The Bardini Garden & Panoramic Views of Florence
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The Bandierai of the Uffizi in Florence, Italy, the throwing of the flag, event, ouritalianjourney.com, https://ouritalianjourney.com/bandierai-uffizi-florence
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

The Bandierai of the Uffizi | Florence, Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024August 22, 20191 Comment on The Bandierai of the Uffizi | Florence, Italy
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Restaurant recommendation for Spello, Italy. Centrally located and authentic food at reasonable prices, https://ouritalianjourney.com/spello-restaurant/
Food Italy Restaurants

Spello Restaurant Recommendation

Updated on June 4, 2024August 9, 20190 Comment on Spello Restaurant Recommendation
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The Roman Colosseum, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

Colosseum | A Look at a Roman Icon

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One year journey through Italy, Months 7&8, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

Months 7 & 8 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024July 25, 20192 Comments on Months 7 & 8 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
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Best Pizza is in Naples, Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
Food Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy

We Experienced the Best Pizza in the World | Naples

Updated on March 24, 2025July 18, 20192 Comments on We Experienced the Best Pizza in the World | Naples
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Experience the Blue Grotto, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy

Experiencing The Blue Grotto | Is It Worth It?

Updated on March 24, 2025July 11, 20190 Comment on Experiencing The Blue Grotto | Is It Worth It?
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Island of Capri, infomation about getting there and things to do. Hotel and restaurant recommendations, ouritalianjourney.com https://ouritalianjurney.com/island-of-capri-amazing-stunning-destination
Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy Travel Tips

Spotlight: Island of Capri | Amazing & Stunning

Updated on November 23, 2024July 4, 20194 Comments on Spotlight: Island of Capri | Amazing & Stunning
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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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