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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.

Easy and delicious cannoli cheesecake, ouritalianjourney.com
Food Recipes

Cannoli Cheesecake

Updated on June 29, 2024December 13, 20180 Comment on Cannoli Cheesecake
Street names found in Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
General Info Italy

Revealing 10 Top Street Names Found in Italy

Updated on November 22, 2024December 6, 20182 Comments on Revealing 10 Top Street Names Found in Italy
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Top 13+ things to do and see in Venice, Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Top 13+ Things to do When Visiting Venice

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Received our Italian citizenship and passports - finally! ouritalianjourney.com
Dual Citizenship

Citizenship and Passports | Editor’s Pick of the Year

Updated on March 14, 2025November 8, 20182 Comments on Citizenship and Passports | Editor’s Pick of the Year
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Pappa al Pomodoro; ouritalianjourney.com
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Pappa al Pomodoro – A Tuscan Bread & Tomato Soup

Updated on June 29, 2024October 25, 20180 Comment on Pappa al Pomodoro – A Tuscan Bread & Tomato Soup
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how to order and enjoy coffee in Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
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How to Order & Enjoy Coffee in Italy

Updated on November 22, 2024October 18, 20182 Comments on How to Order & Enjoy Coffee in Italy
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3 train options in Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Travel Tips

3 Train Options in Italy with Valuable Tips

Updated on March 24, 2025October 11, 20184 Comments on 3 Train Options in Italy with Valuable Tips
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Fall in love with Verona, Italy. 10 things to see and do. ouritalianjourney.com
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In Love with Verona, Italy | Top 10 Things To See & Do

Updated on March 24, 2025October 4, 201816 Comments on In Love with Verona, Italy | Top 10 Things To See & Do
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Cannoli Dip recipe. ouritalianjourney.com
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Cannoli Dip

Updated on December 3, 2025September 20, 20182 Comments on Cannoli Dip
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7 signs you are eating at a tourist trap in Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
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7 Signs You Are Eating in a Tourist Trap

Updated on November 22, 2024September 13, 20180 Comment on 7 Signs You Are Eating in a Tourist Trap
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How to dress traveling in Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
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How to Dress Traveling in Italy | Practical Suggestions

Updated on November 22, 2024August 30, 20182 Comments on How to Dress Traveling in Italy | Practical Suggestions
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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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