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, …
The Love & Pursuit of the Italian Language
The Italian Language This post is about the Italian language, including suggestions and ideas for understanding and speaking it. When we first visited Italy back in 2010, it was then and there I fell in love with the musical sound …
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 …
Launching Italy 2021: It’s Finally Here!
Finally – here we are launching Italy 2021! This has been a crazy rollercoaster ride. It’s similar to the one we were on years ago while obtaining our dual citizenship with Italy. But it is difficult to think about all …
Bottom Line: What Intrigues us all About Italy?
Italy – What Intrigues Us? What intrigues and captivates us about this country? If you’re Italian, emotions about Italy are strong. If you ask any older Italian, not the younger generation, where they would most like to live – the …
Color Photos
Here are the color photos that we included in both our books, “When Your Heart Finds Its Home,” and “Our Italian Journey” in the order of their appearance. We would have loved to include color photos in both books, but …
Your Guide to the Different Regions in Italy
Regions in Italy There are twenty different regions in Italy. Let us be your travel guide to them! Differences in people from various regions can be noticed in appearance, dialect, and even their attitude. You will find though, Italians are …
Our Italian Journey…
“When Your Heart Finds Its Home” We searched for our “perfect Italian town”… did we find it? What has living in Italy been like for us? “Our Italian Journey” Can you imagine living in Italy for one full year? This …
Viareggio and its Beautiful Beach in Italy
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. …
Reviews and Testimonials
It’s all about reviews and the buzz people create. Reviews are so important to the success of a book – any book! They help with algorithms and create verified tags. It is a digital world whether we like it or …
Author Bios
Ilene and Gary are award-winning bloggers and authors of two memoirs. Their first book, Our Italian Journey is a memoir that was written while traveling through Italy for one year in 2019. Their second book, When Your Heart Finds Its …