A Reunion of Friendship The reunion with friends… It all began back in May of 2019 when we were living in Italy. While in Florence, our youngest daughter Ally and her boyfriend Brett came to visit us for eight …
Announcing Top 5 “Perfect Town” Contenders in Italy
Here we are at the beginning of a new year with our announcement about our “Perfect Town.” As most of you know, we were extremely blessed in 2019 by living one year throughout Italy after finally obtaining our Italian citizenship …
2019: A Very Special Year in Review
2019 has been a very special year for us and Our Italian Journey. After waiting years to obtain Italian citizenship, our dream came true in September 2018. Waiting for this process to entirely unfold was difficult at times. Our spirits …
San Marino, Italy | 5th Smallest Country
San Marino San Marino in Italy is the 5th smallest country in the world but it is also the smallest republic in the world too! What makes this town beautiful is its hilly topography as it is part of the Apennine …
History of the World Famous Bialetti Moka Pot
Bialetti Moka Pot The famous Bialetti Moka Pot… I’m sure you know what it looks like. When most people think of Italy a few things come to mind. Food, wine, culture, and coffee. Coffee is highly revered by all …
Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit
Liberia Acqua Alta Library-Bookstore? One of the most unique libraries in the world is located in Venice, The Liberian Acqua Alta is located in Calle Lunga, Santa Maria Formosa; just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square, and worth the …
Cathedral, Parma
The Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) – Duomo Gary and I visited the Cathedral several times while staying in Parma, Italy for 90 days. On each visit, we would point out to each other something new, something we missed …
Palazzo Della Pilotta, Parma
An Amazing Building – Palazzo Della Pilotta Within the beautiful Palazzo Della Pilotta in Parma, Italy you will actually find four museums. They are The National Gallery, Palatine Library, Museum Bodoni, Archaeological Museum, and the Teatro Farnese. As a result …
How To Enjoy Mercato Centrale, Roma
Mercato Centrale | Roma With tons of choices of places to eat in Rome, why would you stop and catch a bite at the train station? Because it is an amazing place! The Mercato Centrale Roma offers authentic and traditional …
Practical Guide: How to Travel Together 24/7
Traveling Together How to travel together is truly one of the most amazing things you can do with your spouse/partner. You will create memories that you will cherish forever. Gary and I will be married 39 years this November. We …
The Amazing Exhibition 100 Presepi at Vatican
100 Presepi at the Vatican Presepi is Italian for “Cribs” or as many of us know it as “Nativity Scene”. This was the 43rd year this exhibition had taken place in Rome and we were so fortunate to see it. …
Christmas Lights in Florence- Beautiful & Spectacular
Christmas Lights in Florence, Italy The Christmas lights in Florence this year are bellissimo! We are in Rome and some streets are decorated with pretty Christmas lights but not quite as many as we thought. Gary and I were noticing that the …