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 …
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 …
Cortona, Italy | Need To Be Part Billygoat
Cortona, Italy Twice Gary and I have been very fortunate to visit Cortona, Italy. In 2012 we stayed for several nights and again in 2017 visited for the day. We laugh because we say that you have to be …
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 …
Piazza Michelangelo | Breathtaking Views Florence
Piazza Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Florence. It offers a panoramic view of the city from across the Arno River. Whether you hike up, take a bus, or drive, the effort is well worth …
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 …
Gelato Festival 2017 Europe UPDATE
Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
Easter Sunday and Display of Traditions in Florence
Easter Church of Santi Apostoli The tradition of Easter Sunday in Florence starts at The Church of Santi Apostoli. This Romanesque-style church is located in Piazza del Limbo, in central Florence. It is among the oldest church buildings in Florence. Legend …
2012 Amazing Adventure Through Italy
Our 2012 Adventure Our 2012 adventure through Italy became more real and more personal during this particular trip. We decided to discover the southern part of Italy; starting in Sicily. We spent five days traveling by car through several towns …
2010 Adventure – Amazing Through Italy
2010 Adventure Our 2010 adventure was to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We decided we would give each other 2 weeks in Italy as a gift. We didn’t want to do a tour and have to be in a certain place …