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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.

Marsala, Sicily, its all about wine and the salt flats, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy

The Town of Marsala: It’s About Wine & Salt Flats

Updated on March 24, 2025April 18, 20190 Comment on The Town of Marsala: It’s About Wine & Salt Flats
Italy & Me, Revealing personal perspective to date, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy One-Year Adventure

Italy & Me | Revealing Personal Perspective to Date

Updated on November 22, 2024April 11, 20192 Comments on Italy & Me | Revealing Personal Perspective to Date
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Discover the hidden treasures of Orvieto, Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy One-Year Adventure

Discover the Hidden Treasures of Orvieto in Umbria

Updated on March 24, 2025April 4, 20190 Comment on Discover the Hidden Treasures of Orvieto in Umbria
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our one-year adventure through Italy, months 3 & 4, ouritalianjourney.com
Italy One-Year Adventure Southern Italy Travel

Months 3 & 4 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

Updated on November 22, 2024March 28, 2019
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Sicily Places to Stay, recommendations by ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Places to Stay

Sicily Places to Stay

Updated on June 27, 2024March 26, 20190 Comment on Sicily Places to Stay
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Florence Places to Stay our recommendation when in Italy, ouritalianjourney.com
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Florence Places to Stay

Updated on June 26, 2024March 26, 20190 Comment on Florence Places to Stay
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Recommendation in Lucca for a Places to Stay by ouritalianjourney.com
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Lucca Places to Stay

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Recommendation in Verona for a Places to Stay by ouritalianjourney.com
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Verona Places to Stay

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Recommendation in Sorrento for a Places to Stay by ouritalianjourney.com
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Sorrento Places to Stay

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Places to Stay, recommended by ouritalianjourney.com; Matera, Italy
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Matera Places to Stay

Updated on June 27, 2024March 26, 20190 Comment on Matera Places to Stay
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how to enjoy Mercato Centrale, Roma; a unique place to eat and shop, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy Restaurants

How To Enjoy Mercato Centrale, Roma

Updated on November 24, 2024March 21, 20192 Comments on How To Enjoy Mercato Centrale, Roma
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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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