Here is our interesting and fun facts quiz that will get you thinking. We enjoy the comments when we publish these quizzes and enjoy knowing how you scored. I think some of these are pretty difficult – but we shall …
Assisi, Italy | Enjoy the Beauty, Magic & History
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 …
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 …
15 Fun Facts Quiz About Italy: New Quiz
15 Fun Facts Quiz This 15 Fun Facts quiz is our third on the blog to provide information while making it fun. Let’s see if this quiz surprises you while testing your knowledge. Answer the fifteen questions below to get your score. Consider …
The Historical Regatta, Venice
The Historical Regatta is the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing calendar. This unique sport (which only takes place in Venice once a year- has been practiced in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years. Most noteworthy… …
Top 12 Important Things Before Traveling Overseas
Important Things Before Traveling & Travel Tips We have put together what we feel are the top 12 important things to do before traveling overseas. There are many lists out there for travel suggestions; things to do before and what …
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 …
Churches in Italy | How They Compare to the USA
Churches in Italy In preparing for our first trip to Italy back in 2010, Ilene and I looked at what towns we were going to visit and what we hoped to see in each of them. We watched Rick Steve’s …
Gelato | Warning: Not All Are The Same
Gelato | Warning: Not All Are The Same There are hundreds of places for gelato in Italy. Literally, hundreds. But are all places the same for that yummy cold stuff? Gelato is an English term for ice cream made in …
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 …
Top 20 Italian Surnames | What are They?
Top 20 Italian Surnames Have you ever wondered what are the most common Italian surnames and where your family’s surname came from? I know I have and as a matter of fact, I thought my surname “Modica” came from the …