Italian Citizenship Our Story Here is a brief recap of our story and what we wish we had known about Italian citizenship. We applied for Italian citizenship through JS (Jure Sanguinis) – Bloodline back in November 2015. As of today, we …
Pienza | A Tuscan Town Not To Be Missed!
Pienza, Italy Pienza is a small town situated in the Val d’Orcia, in the southern part of Tuscany. Located in the middle between Montepulciano and Montalcino, Pienza is part of the province of Siena, which is about 50 kilometers away. We took a full-day …
Pitti Palace | Emphasis on the Breathtaking Ceilings
Pitti Palace, Florence Italy The Pitti Palace is a must-see on your travel itinerary when in Florence. It was a real treat walking through these grand halls and imagining yourself living there. There is so much to see, you really …
Tips for Travel to Italy for the First Time
Tips for Travel to Italy for the First Time So you’re thinking about heading to Italy? It is one of our favorite countries and one that we are in the process of obtaining citizenship. Having been a few times, …
How Frescos Were Made
How Were Frescos Made? Have you ever wondered how frescos were made by the great masters of the Italian Renaissance including Giotto, Raphael, and Michelangelo? I was fascinated when I learned exactly how they created breathtaking paintings that still look amazing …
Discovering Prato | Off The Beaten Path
Discovering Prato We discovered Prato, Italy on a day trip from Florence. We took the train and planned to spend the entire day investigating this small town. It seemed to have quite a few unusual things to see like castles and …
San Lorenzo | Florence Largest and Oldest Church
San Lorenzo The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest and oldest churches in Florence. It is located at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all principal members of the Medici family …
17 Amazing Sites to Check Out When in Rome
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome has so much more than our top 17 sites to visit. Although our list does include the standard tourist sites, we have included a few you might not have even heard of. We have been …
Siena | Beautiful Treasure of Tuscany, Italy
Siena, Tuscany | Italy Siena can be found in the rolling hills of Tuscany in Italy. If you are unsure where it is, here is a link you can view Piazza Il Campo – The Square Located in the …
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 …
Assisi, Italy | Enjoy the Beauty, Magic & History
Assisi 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 …
How Siena Helps Norcia | Devastating Earthquake
Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …