Modica, Sicily – what’s so special about this town… other than it’s our surname? Modica is old – in fact, extremely old. But there is a charm about this town with homes all in a creamy yellow color. They seem …

Modica, Sicily – what’s so special about this town… other than it’s our surname? Modica is old – in fact, extremely old. But there is a charm about this town with homes all in a creamy yellow color. They seem …
Town of Sorrento, Italy The town of Sorrento is a small coastal city in the southwest part of Italy and is located close to the Amalfi Coast. Sorrento is a peninsula that sits on the Bay of Naples. The …
Viareggio The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea We visited Viareggio, Tuscany when staying in Lucca. A short train ride away, we came to this beautiful seaside town. Upon exiting the train, we noticed something special. Something very striking about this town. …
Salerno, Italy While living in Italy during our year in 2019, Gary and I wanted to visit the town of Salerno. Salerno is a port city just southeast of Naples in the Campania region and sits on the Gulf of …
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 …
Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s a well-known treat made all over the world using various methods and techniques. But were you aware that in Modica, Sicily it takes on a whole new meaning? Chocolate di Modica is a grainy You …
Italian Traditions Italian traditions are deep-rooted in the culture of its people. Passed on by generation after generation, various traditions are sacred. Perhaps each generation makes a few changes – perhaps improvements but the basic tradition usually stands in tack. …
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 …
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 …
Don’t get excited faithful readers… this how we moved to Italy story isn’t about Gary and I. Recently, I met an amazing woman, Brandy Shearer. We both giggle a bit because neither one of us can recall exactly how we …
I love Italian proverbs as they just sound better when you say them in Italian. Of course, most are very similar to English proverbs and sayings. Somehow though, to me, the Italian ones seem to be a bit more profound …
We walked past il Mercato several times on our first trip to Florence and never did find it! Even though the building is huge – perhaps a football field in length, it is hidden by the street vendors of San …