17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome is a city that never runs out of surprises. Sure, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain are must-sees, but there’s so much more beyond the usual tourist circuit. Our list of the top 17 sites …
When in Bologna, Italy | 7 Things Not to Miss
7 Things Not to Miss in Bologna, Italy Bologna – the birthplace of bolognese sauce and the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Bolognese… a perfectly simmered meat sauce done to perfection for pasta. It can take hours, depending on …
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 …
The Love & Pursuit of the Italian Language
The Italian Language This post is about the Italian language, including suggestions and ideas for understanding and speaking it. When we first visited Italy back in 2010, it was then and there I fell in love with the musical sound …
Vacation | 12 Things Not To Do And Do Instead
Vacation – it’s something we all look forward to and all need in our busy lives. All travel blogs and travel sites will give you plenty of ideas about things to do and what to see. But what about things …
Tipping Etiquette in Italy | What You Need to Know
Tipping in Italy The culture of tipping in Italy is very different than what we are used to in the USA or perhaps even from where you are from. You hear people say that you don’t need to tip in …
MARIA Exhibition in Assisi | Not to be Missed!
The Work of Art – The Exhibitions The MARIA Exhibition: On a recent trip to Assisi, we stopped into a church we were passing as we explored the small streets. Upon entering, I stopped – dead in my tracks and …
The Bardini Garden & Panoramic Views of Florence
The Beautiful Bardini Garden You can find the Bardini Gardens along the Arno River and by the Ponte alle Grazi. Just up the street is the entrance to a beautiful, not as well-known garden in Florence with spectacular views …
Matera Restaurant
This Matera restaurant was over-the-top and we would return here in a heartbeat! Excellent food and service… and the view! You walk through an archway and down several steps to the restaurant. We wrote about our experience in our book, …
Capri Restaurants
The food was amazing. Gary had the octopus and I had pasta with clams. We didn’t have the pizza but the other guests said it was terrific! Go through the arch in Piazzatta of Capri next to the town hall …
3 Iconic Beautiful Italian Sports Cars | Incredible Day
Italian Sports Cars Pagani • Lamborghini • Maserati This post is unusual for us, Italian sports cars? But the day was so memorable – we had to share it. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed experiencing it. …