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 …
It’s Christmas in Rome 2018 | Join Us!
It’s Christmas in Rome! Celebrating Christmas in Italy has always been a dream of mine. To be able to celebrate and experience this holiday in either Rome or Florence was on my bucket list. And here we are starting our …
Revealing 10 Top Street Names Found in Italy
10 Top Street Names Found in Italy Let’s find out the 10 top street names in Italy. It seems when traveling through Italy, Ilene and I often noticed the same street names in different cities. These names started to intrigue …
Top 13+ Things to do When Visiting Venice
Venice First of all, before we get into our top 13+ things to do in Venice, do you know that this ancient, beautiful, and historically important city is located in the Adriatic Sea? Small islands (actually 118) connected by bridges …
3 Train Options in Italy with Valuable Tips
There are 3 train options when getting around in Italy. We have listed these companies here with a little information about all three of them, including their websites. At the end of this post, we have included a few tips …
In Love with Verona, Italy | Top 10 Things To See & Do
In Love With Verona, Italy Where is Verona located in Italy and why will you love it too? You will find Verona about two hours between Milan and Venice on the northern train line. Of course, Verona was made famous …
7 Signs You Are Eating in a Tourist Trap
7 Signs You Are About to Eat In a Tourist Trap Signs? You finally get to Italy and want to truly enjoy the culture. You want to enjoy the people, the food, and La Dolce Vita; the good life. How …
15 Italian Superstitions You Need to Know
Top 15 Italian Superstitions Here are 15 Italian superstitions that you need to know or at least be aware of. We wouldn’t want your next trip to Italy to be cursed by the evil eye called Malocchio! Nothing is worth …
Pienza | A Tuscan Town Not To Be Missed!
Pienza, Italy Pienza is a small town situated in the Val d’Orcia, in the southern part of Tuscany. Located in the middle between Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is part of the province of Siena, which is about 50 kilometers away. We took a full-day …
Pitti Palace | Emphasis on the Breathtaking Ceilings
Pitti Palace, Florence Italy The Pitti Palace is a must-see on your travel itinerary when in Florence. It was a real treat walking through these grand halls and imagining yourself living there. There is so much to see, you really …
Tips for Travel to Italy for the First Time
Tips for First-Time Travel to Italy So you’re thinking about heading to Italy? This post is all about tips for first-time travel to Italy. It’s one of our favorite countries and one that we are in the process of …