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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.

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Florence Restaurants

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Another 90-Day Adventure Highlights in Italy

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Easter Sunday and Display of Traditions in Florence

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Lucca Restaurants

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90-Day Exciting Adventure Comes in February

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It’s Here: Easy Car Sharing Opportunity in Parma

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Parma Restaurant

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90 Day Adventure in Italy: Amazing and Memorable

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Dual Citizenship Papers for Italy – Ready!

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Lentil Soup: Easy & Delicious!

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Ravello Restaurant

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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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