Santa Maria Novella Santa Maria Novella is a beautiful church in Florence, Italy. It is located very close to the railway station named after it. The church has a magnificent facade inlaid with green and white marble. The price of admission …
Beautiful Night Under the Stars | Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli Gary and I have had a few magical and beautiful nights when it comes to classical music. We have been fortunate enough to see Andrea Bocelli twice in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. As amazing as those evenings were, there …
Our Italian Apartment | The Good, Bad, and Ugly
We are finally settled in our Italian apartment. Home sweet home. This was no easy feat, mind you. If you follow our journey, you know we had several contenders for our “perfect Italian city.” Parma, Arezzo, Lucca, Spello, and Conversano …
Wine Windows of Florence | Product of the Plague
It is said that history repeats itself and in the case of Florence’s wine windows that statement is true. Wine Windows – An Ingenious Concept Wine windows were an ingenious idea when they were introduced in Florence during the 1600s. …
Magnificent Flowers Found in Italy
Flowers Found in Italy Spring and now Summer have arrived with gorgeous flowers in Italy – found everywhere you look. This explosion of color and fragrance is around almost every corner in Tuscany and Umbria (other regions too) – and …
4th Largest Cathedral in World | Florence, Italy
The 4th Largest Cathedral The 4th largest cathedral in the world is located in Florence Italy. Florence’s cathedral is the fourth largest in the world after Saint Peter’s (Rome), Saint Paul’s (London), and the Duomo in Milan (Italy). The cathedral …
Explore the Unique Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro
The uniqueness of Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro in Lucca is given by its singular elliptical shape. Also, by the frame of medieval houses that embrace it. They cover the entire perimeter, increasing the charm. If you have ever been to Lucca, …
Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) | Florence
The Ponte Vecchio The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is found in Florence, Italy, and spans over the narrowest point of the Arno River. The bridge is made of wood and stone and dates back to the Roman era. It is …
Nice to See You in the Piazza: April 26th
April 26th 2021 We were in the piazza on April 26th for a day of celebration in Italy. No… April 26th wasn’t a national holiday but it was an important day for us here in Italy. To citizens everywhere in …
Exclusive: Lucca 2021 | We’re Here!
It’s Here – Lucca 2021! We have begun our Lucca 2021 adventure because, as many of you know, we are dual citizens of Italy. Also, many of you know that our travel plans last year were squashed like everyone else’s. …
Amazing Piazza della Signoria | The History
Piazza della Signoria The Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. The building is beautiful and amazing. Look at the different …
Quartiere Coppedè | Unusual Neighborhood in Rome
The Enchanting Quartiere Coppedè One sunny day while in Rome, Gary and I took a walk, venturing out of the Centro Storico, to discover the secret and enchanting neighborhood called Quartiere Coppedè. Some say this place is “magical,” and I …