17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome is a city that never runs out of surprises. Sure, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain are must-sees, but there’s so much more beyond the usual tourist circuit. Our list of the top 17 sites …
Montepulciano | Amazing Town in Tuscany Worth Visiting
Approaching Montepulciano is like watching a postcard come to life. As the rolling Tuscan hills give way to a skyline crowned with medieval towers and rooftops, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of anticipation. For us, Montepulciano is more …
Our Italian Apartment | The Good, Bad, and Ugly
We are finally settled in our Italian apartment. Home sweet home. This was no easy feat, mind you. If you follow our journey, you know we had several contenders for our “perfect Italian city.” Parma, Arezzo, Lucca, Spello, and Conversano …
Exclusive: Lucca 2021 | We’re Here!
It’s Here – Lucca 2021! We have begun our Lucca 2021 adventure because, as many of you know, we are dual citizens of Italy. Also, many of you know that our travel plans last year were squashed like everyone else’s. …
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 …
Blogging: A Day in the Life of a Blogger
Blogging Blogging is not just a source of income – it is a way of fulfilling a passion to share information. Well, at least that is what it is for me; for us. When I tell people I’m a blogger, …
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 …
Blarney Castle & Gardens | History & What you Need to Know
To get you in the spirit for St. Patrick’s Day! A visit to Blarney Castle in Ireland came after being in Italy for one year in 2019. Gary and I stopped in Dublin on the way back to the …
Reunion From an Unexpected Encounter in Italy
A Reunion of Friendship The reunion with friends… It all began back in May of 2019 when we were living in Italy. While in Florence, our youngest daughter Ally and her boyfriend Brett came to visit us for eight …
2019: A Very Special Year in Review
2019 has been a very special year for us and Our Italian Journey. After waiting years to obtain Italian citizenship, our dream came true in September 2018. Waiting for this process to entirely unfold was difficult at times. Our spirits …
How To Visit the Austrian Alps from Innsbruck
Visiting the Austrian Alps Nordkette – Jewel of the Alps We’ve all seen pictures of the Austrian Alps whether it be in magazines, books, television Wide World of Sports, Olympics, etc. Even James Bond went to the Alps! So I …
Spotlight: Island of Capri | Amazing & Stunning
The Island of Capri While staying in the Campania region of Italy, we took a few days to visit the Island of Capri. We had been to this area previously in 2012 but Capri wasn’t included in our itinerary. Big …