Italian Sports Cars Pagani • Lamborghini • Maserati This post is unusual for us, Italian sports cars? But the day was so memorable – we had to share it. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed experiencing it. …
Being in Italy Without Speaking Fluent Italian
Not Speaking Fluent Italian Speaking Italian… as many of you know, one of my goals this year is to learn Italian. My biggest hurdle — me! I have little patience and want to know it all immediately and speak it …
Visiting Polignano a Mare in a Day
Polignano a Mare While staying in Conversano for two months, we took a day trip to Polignano a Mare. What an amazing and beautiful town! The coast around Polignano a Mare is full of more than 70 sea caves, due …
Months 5 & 6 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
Months 5 & 6 Here we are… in Italy for months 5 & 6 and our update! This one-year journey has been incredible so far. We are learning the language and enjoying being “Italian.” That is, as much as an …
Amazing Day: Alberobello & The Unique Trulli Homes
Alberobello One of the gems of Puglia is the town of Alberobello. Getting to Alberobello is quite easy. You can take the train/bus or drive. Experiencing this town is so amazing, photos don’t really do it justice. Leaving this quaint …
Amazing Secrets of Matera: Historic & Special in 2019
Secrets of Matera The Secrets of Matera… Matera is located in the Basilicata region of Italy. Long ago, people lived in prehistoric caves which were once denounced as a “national shame.” Families were living in them without plumbing or electricity …
Selinunte Archaeological Park | Great Day in Sicily
Selinunte While driving from Marsala to Sciacca in Sicily, we decided to stop at Selinunte and see the temples. It was an easy drive and signs directing you were everywhere. The ruins of the city are located in the municipality …
Introducing Conversano in Puglia | A Little Gem
Conversano A place that will always be in our hearts ♥♥ Conversano in Puglia is a little gem unspoiled by mass tourism and a wonderful place to experience authentic Puglian life. The moment we got off the train, we knew …
The Town of Marsala: It’s About Wine & Salt Flats
Marsala is more than wine; it is an amazing place to visit! You may know about its sweet dessert wines, but few people realize what a beautiful small town Marsala truly is. In the historic center, Piazza della Repubblica is one of the main squares and is a great place to people watch. Grab a coffee at one of the several bars and take in the sites. The streets are paved in beautiful slabs of marble, and the narrow streets are charming.
Italy & Me | Revealing Personal Perspective to Date
Italy & Me Italy and I have had a long relationship; well maybe not long but nine years. Since the moment I stepped off the plane in 2010 in Venice, my heart has always been here ♥. We have other countries …
Discover the Hidden Treasures of Orvieto in Umbria
Orvieto and Its Hidden Treasurers Orvieto is one of the oldest cities in Italy and is an enjoyable day trip from Rome. It took us about 90 minutes to reach Orvieto by train. It sits majestically high above the down …