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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.

Leather in Florence - don't be fooled when buying - ouritalianjourney.com
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Leather in Florence | Don’t Be Fooled | Be Smart

Updated on November 24, 2024July 10, 20248 Comments on Leather in Florence | Don’t Be Fooled | Be Smart
What regiions should you rent a car in Italy? ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy Northern Italy Southern Italy

Regions To Rent A Car In Italy Including Advice

Updated on November 26, 2024July 4, 20248 Comments on Regions To Rent A Car In Italy Including Advice
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The pretty town of Reggio Emilia - ouritalianjourney.com
Italy Northern Italy

Reggio Emilia, Italy

Updated on November 24, 2024June 26, 20248 Comments on Reggio Emilia, Italy
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What are the 10 friendliest cities in the world? Find out - ouritalianjourney.com
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10 Friendliest Cities in the World

Updated on September 23, 2025June 20, 2024
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Ca' Rezzonico Palace Venice is spectacular - ouritalianjourney.com
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Ca’ Rezzonico Palace, Venice

Updated on November 24, 2024June 13, 2024
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our best 3-day Itinerary for Rome, Italy. Tips and suggestions, ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Italy

The Best 3-Day Detailed Itinerary for Rome

Updated on November 24, 2024June 6, 20244 Comments on The Best 3-Day Detailed Itinerary for Rome
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Isola d'Elba food and drink recommendations by ouritalianjourney.com
Central Italy Food

Isola d’Elba Restaurant Recommendations

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Explore Palermo with us in our overview of our trip.
Italy Southern Italy

Exploring Palermo: Most Amazing 5 Days in Sicily + A Giveaway

Updated on March 24, 2025May 30, 202410 Comments on Exploring Palermo: Most Amazing 5 Days in Sicily + A Giveaway
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Archiginnasio Palace in Bologna - ouritalianjourney.com
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Inside Archiginnasio Palace, Bologna

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Traveling by bus in Tuscany just got easier. I use this website and app myself! - ouritalianjourney.com
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Travel by Bus in Tuscany Update: Now It’s Easy

Updated on March 27, 2025May 16, 20246 Comments on Travel by Bus in Tuscany Update: Now It’s Easy
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boarding pass check-in advice and why you should print it - ouritalianjourney.com
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Boarding Pass: Check-In Advice – Why You Should Print

Updated on November 24, 2024May 9, 20247 Comments on Boarding Pass: Check-In Advice – Why You Should Print
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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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