Andrea Bocelli Gary and I have had a few magical and beautiful nights when it comes to classical music. We have been fortunate enough to see Andrea Bocelli twice in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. As amazing as those evenings were, there …
Italian Olive Oil – What You Should Know
Italian Olive Oil Today’s post is all about Italian olive oil. In thinking about posts you might like, I have written about kinds of pasta, sauces, and wines, and for some reason – olive oil popped into my head. I …
Amazing Piazza della Signoria | The History
Piazza della Signoria The Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. The building is beautiful and amazing. Look at the different …
Your Guide to the Different Regions in Italy
Regions in Italy There are twenty different regions in Italy. Let us be your travel guide to them! Differences in people from various regions can be noticed in appearance, dialect, and even their attitude. You will find though, Italians are …
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 …
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, …
Spotlight: 3 Interviews | Regarding Coronavirus in Italy
Italy and Coronavirus Interviews Coronavirus is everywhere on the news these days. Recently, Gary and I thought we should take a moment while connecting with friends in Italy and ask them a few questions about how they are dealing with …
Coronavirus: Bottom Line | Affect on Us & Friends
Coronavirus (COVID-19) How did the Coronavirus which has been around for years get to this pandemic level? Let’s get one thing clear – this post is not about the facts of this health concern. There are many official sites you …
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 …
Rock of Cashel | Visit a Beautiful Irish Castle
While in Ireland, we stopped to visit The Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick’s Rock and Cashel of the Kings. It is very large and I have never seen anything like it before. This castle is one of …
Everything You Need to Know to Train Travel in Italy
All Aboard — Train Travel in Italy Train travel in Italy – one of the top questions we get asked a lot on our blog. It seems that although there is quite a bit written about traveling by train on …
2 Bologna Towers: Garisenda and Asinelli
The 2 Famous Bologna Towers These two Bologna towers, or as the Italians call them Torri’s, are the symbol of Bologna and a landmark that stood out against the sky for those long ago who came from Ravenna and other …