Street Markets Street markets in Parma occur every Wednesday and Saturday. Sometimes the vendors are the same, sometimes you get new ones. They are hidden in the narrow streets and in the open piazzas. They do, however, always seem to …
Finding | Uncovering the Hidden Secrets in Bologna
Finding and Uncovering Hidden and Secret Canals, Bologna Finding and uncovering the hidden secret canals in Bologna was an adventure Gary and I will never forget. You actually bump into people doing the same thing you are – it’s quite …
Museum Enzo Ferrari, Modena
Museum Enzo Ferrari While visiting Modena on a day trip from Parma, we stopped and visited the Museum Enzo Ferrari. It is located a short walking distance from the train station. In addition to this museum, there is another Ferrari …
Beautiful Porticoes, Bologna
Beautiful Porticoes of Bologna Located throughout the medieval historic center, it’s the porticoes that capture your attention first. Gary and I love this town and the charm that these stunning covered walkways bring to the city. After disembarking from the …
The Greatest Classy & Stunning Italian Sports Cars
Quick… when you hear the words “classy and stunning iconic Italian sports cars” what company pops into your head? I would bet for most of you it would be Ferrari. After all, Ferrari is the most popular Italian sports car …
Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy
Trento, Italy Gary and I stayed one night in Trento at a lovely B&B located across the street from the castle. We stopped here during our train trip to Innsbruck, Austria. We were staying in Verona at the time and …
Discovering Lake Como | Amazing Time With Friends
Lake Como Our first visit to Lake Como was in October 2019 when we met our friends from New York there. My best friend Sue and her husband along with their son were heading to Italy for vacation. We decided …
Biggest Sundial in World, Bologna
Biggest Sundial in the World The biggest sundial in the world is located inside the church of San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna. Piazza Maggiore is in the center of Bologna and is dominated by the massive unfinished Basilica of San …
Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto Tours in Parma
Parma, Italy When staying in Parma, Italy for 90 days back in 2016, we were fortunate enough to find a wonderful private tour that included a visit to two traditional producers of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our tour guide, Giulia …
Enjoy Bolzano | Gateway to the Dolomites in the Italian Alps
Bolzano, Italy Bolzano is the provincial capital of the South Tyrol region and an amazingly beautiful town. We only stopped for one day on the way back from our trip to Innsbruck, Austria so we didn’t get to do everything …
2 Bologna Towers: Garisenda and Asinelli
The 2 Famous Bologna Towers These two Bologna towers, or as the Italians call them Torri’s, are the symbol of Bologna and a landmark that stood out against the sky for those long ago who came from Ravenna and other …
Burano | A Venice Island Full of Color & Charm
An Amazing Place To Visit Burano is a beautiful island located in the Venetian Lagoon and a photographer’s dream! The name “Burano” arise from “Porta Boreana”, the northern door of the city. Burano is very famous for its needlelace. …