In Central Italy/ Italy Leaning Tower of Pisa: The Amazing Climb The Leaning Tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa is iconic and easily recognizable when in this town, or even just passing on… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Italy Puccini is Found Everywhere in Lucca It’s July and the beginning of the 2022 Puccini Festival in Italy! Opera Gary and I have had the pleasure of attending several operas… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Food/ Italy Balsamic in Modena: Outstanding Experience Balsamic Vinegar: What is it about that “black gold” liquid that’s so special? Who doesn’t love balsamic vinegar? A recent trip with our good… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ General Info/ Italy Top 12 Things To Do in Florence Top 12 Things to do in Florence, Italy The top 12 things to do in Florence is a list of our favorite sites. We… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ General Info/ Italy Thrilling Day Driving a Vintage Fiat 500 in Tuscany What an unforgettable experience driving a Vintage Fiat 500 in Tuscany! Not too long ago, friends Gina and Jay arrived in Lucca from their… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Food/ Italy Dario: The Man, The Legend, My Hero Dario Cecchini In 2019 Ilene and I were introduced to a few cooking shows by our daughter Ally and her significant other Brett. There… Continue Reading →
In Italy Doors in Italy: My Obsession I’m sure you know I have an obsession and take hundreds of photos of the wooden doors in Italy. There is a certain kind… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Italy Guinigi Tower | Lucca’s Beautiful Landmark The Guinigi Tower is a beautiful landmark of Lucca and is easily recognizable by the garden on the top. A wonderful view of the… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Italy Montalcino | Discovering the Beautiful Hill Town and Famous Wine Montalcino, Italy Montalcino is one of the famous hill towns of Italy. It is located in the region of Tuscany in the Province of… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Italy Uffizi Gallery Museum | It’s Famous Worldwide The Uffizi Gallery museum is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings. Did you know, the Uffizi is home to… Continue Reading →
In Central Italy/ Italy Relaunching the Beautiful Carmine, Lucca The Mercato del Carmine The Mercato del Carmine, once the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, is a historic building located in the center of Lucca.… Continue Reading →
In Food/ Italy/ Recipes What is Buccellato di Lucca? Ancient Bread Recipe Buccellato di Lucca is from the Tuscan region and particularly – the city of Lucca. The bread is made with raisins, and it used… Continue Reading →
