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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.

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?
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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Salerno restaurant recommendations - ouritalianjourney.com
Food Italy Restaurants

Salerno Restaurant Recommendation

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The Cathedral in Parma, Italy https://ouritalianjourney.com/cathedral-parma/
General Info Italy Northern Italy

Cathedral, Parma

Updated on November 22, 2024June 27, 20192 Comments on Cathedral, Parma
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Places to stay in Capri and Anacapri, Italy. ouritalianjourney.com. https://ouritalianjourney.com/capri-places-to-stay
Italy Places to Stay

Capri Places to Stay

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restaurant recommendation when in Matera, Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
Food Italy Restaurants

Matera Restaurant

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Restaurant recommendations for Capri, Italy. ouritalianjourney.comhttps://ouritalianjourney.com/fcapri-restaurant/
Food Italy Restaurants

Capri Restaurants

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We visited 3 Iconic Italian Sports Car museums and factories in Modena and Bologna. Lamborghini, Pagani, and Masereti, ouritalianjourney.com https://ouritalianjourney.com/3-iconic-beautiful-italian-sports-cars-incredible-day
Italy Northern Italy One-Year Adventure

3 Iconic Beautiful Italian Sports Cars | Incredible Day

Updated on November 22, 2024June 20, 20195 Comments on 3 Iconic Beautiful Italian Sports Cars | Incredible Day
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In Italy not speaking fluent Italian. Free download printable Italian Phrase Cards from ouritalianjourney.com https://ouritalianjourney.com/being-in-italy-without-speaking-fluent-italian
Italy Travel Tips

Being in Italy Without Speaking Fluent Italian

Updated on November 22, 2024June 13, 20193 Comments on Being in Italy Without Speaking Fluent Italian
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Visit Polignano a Mare, Italy and see beautiful turquoise crystal clear water and the beautiful cliffs and caves. ouritalianjourney.com
Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy

Visiting Polignano a Mare in a Day

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Our two month adventure - ouritalianjourney.com
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Months 5 & 6 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

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Towns visited in Italy: 133
Regions visited in Italy: 16/20
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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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