Assisi is a hill town and comune located in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region in central Italy. You can see exactly where it is located by clicking here This special town was the birthplace of one of …
10 Things To See And Do In Parma
This post actually lists eleven things to see and do in Parma. Italy is home to several hugely popular tourist destinations—Venice, Rome, and Florence, to name just a few. But there are also several Italian cities and towns that tourists …
Tuscany: What Makes Up This Beautiful Countryside in Italy?
Tuscany Tuscany and its landscape have to be some of the most beautiful in the world. The stunning views, even from the roadside, will take your breath away. You can see the various shades of the earth, the distinctive Italian …
Siena | Beautiful Treasure of Tuscany, Italy
Siena, Tuscany | Italy Siena is a gem in the heart of Tuscany, where history, culture, and beauty come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Walking through the medieval streets feels like stepping into a fairytale, with its enchanting …
Get Lost in the Boboli Gardens | Florence
Boboli Gardens The Boboli Gardens were designed by Niccolo Tribolo who died one year after starting the gardens. Bartolommeo Ammanati, Bernardo Buontalenti, and Giorgio Vasari completed the gardens according to plan. The name came from the hill, Boboli, in which …
25 Popular Italian Proverbs, Sayings and Meanings
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 …
Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy
Trento, Italy Gary and I stayed one night in Trento at a lovely B&B located across the street from the castle. We stopped here during our train trip to Innsbruck, Austria. We were staying in Verona at the time and …
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 …
The Doors of Dublin | A Colorful Look & Their Stories
The Colorful Doors of Dublin Gary and I saw these famous and amazing doors of Dublin, Ireland when we stopped there for several days in November 2019 on a stop on the way back to Arizona from Italy. We met …
Italian Wine Classifications | How to Understand the Label
Italian Wine Two questions I am always asked by friends and acquaintances regarding Italian wine are: The answers are really quite simple. I find the wines in Italy are fantastic and it’s up to you to find out which ones …
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 …
Burano | A Venice Island Full of Color & Charm
An Amazing Place To Visit Burano is a beautiful island located in the Venetian Lagoon and a photographer’s dream! The name “Burano” arise from “Porta Boreana”, the northern door of the city. Burano is very famous for its needlelace. …