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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.

Modena Italy is known for its balsamic vinegar and iconic Italian sports cars.
Italy Northern Italy

Modena, Italy

Updated on November 23, 2024October 24, 20192 Comments on Modena, Italy
Giostra del Saracino or Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo, Italy, September 1, 2019. Medieval event, https://ouritalianjourney.com/attending-the-joust-of-the-saracen-in-arezzo
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

Attending the Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo

Updated on November 23, 2024October 17, 20190 Comment on Attending the Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo
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Foligno, a wonderful town in Umbria, ouritalianjourney.com
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Foligno, Italy: Wonderful Month in Umbria

Updated on August 17, 2025October 10, 20190 Comment on Foligno, Italy: Wonderful Month in Umbria
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Soccer in Italy, How to Purchase Tickets? ouritalianjourney.com
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Soccer in Italy | How to Purchase Tickets

Updated on November 23, 2024October 3, 20190 Comment on Soccer in Italy | How to Purchase Tickets
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Months 9 & 10 for our 1-year adventure in Italy. New towns explored. https://ouritalianjourney.com/months-9-10-1-year-adventure-in-italy
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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
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Liberia Acqua Alta unique library-bookstore in Venice, Italy. https://ouritalianjourney.com/library-bookstore-venice
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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Spello Restaurant Recommendation

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The Roman Colosseum, ouritalianjourney.com
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Colosseum | A Look at a Roman Icon

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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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