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Ilene and Gary Modica from Our Italian Journey - ouritalianjourney.com

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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.

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Wish We Had Known for Italian Citizenship

Updated on March 15, 2025August 9, 201812 Comments on Wish We Had Known for Italian Citizenship
Pienza - a Town in Tuscany - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

Pienza | A Tuscan Town Not To Be Missed!

Updated on November 22, 2024August 2, 20180 Comment on Pienza | A Tuscan Town Not To Be Missed!
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The Pitti Palace in Florence. What you need to know ahead of time - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy

Pitti Palace | Emphasis on the Breathtaking Ceilings

Updated on November 28, 2025July 26, 20180 Comment on Pitti Palace | Emphasis on the Breathtaking Ceilings
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tips for first time travel to Italy - everything you need to know - ouritalianjourney.com
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Tips for Travel to Italy for the First Time

Updated on December 6, 2025July 12, 2018
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Here are 11 of the best foods of Italy - ouritalianjourney.com
Food General Info Italy

11 of the Best Foods of Italy

Updated on December 10, 2025July 5, 20182 Comments on 11 of the Best Foods of Italy
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Food General Info Italy

Gelato vs. American Ice Cream

Updated on July 29, 2024June 7, 20181 Comment on Gelato vs. American Ice Cream
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Dual Citizenship Italy

Get Started With Your Dual Citizenship & Get Your Checklist

Updated on March 15, 2025April 26, 20180 Comment on Get Started With Your Dual Citizenship & Get Your Checklist
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The challenge is learning to live with less is very liberating. How we downsized and getting ready to move to Italy. ouritalianjourney.com
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The Challenge of Living With Less | It’s Liberating!

Updated on March 14, 2025February 15, 20180 Comment on The Challenge of Living With Less | It’s Liberating!
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Siena helps Norcia after an earthquake - ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy General Info Italy

How Siena Helps Norcia | Devastating Earthquake

Updated on November 22, 2024October 12, 20170 Comment on How Siena Helps Norcia | Devastating Earthquake
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Gelato Festival Europe 2017 - ouritalianjourney.com
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Gelato Festival 2017 Europe UPDATE

Updated on November 26, 2024September 21, 20175 Comments on Gelato Festival 2017 Europe UPDATE
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Lampredotto Street Food in Florence, ouritalianjourney.com
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Street Food | Lampredotto | Speciality in Florence

Updated on November 22, 2024August 24, 201711 Comments on Street Food | Lampredotto | Speciality in Florence
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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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