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 …
Museum Enzo Ferrari, Modena
Museum Enzo Ferrari While visiting Modena on a day trip from Parma, we stopped and visited the Museum Enzo Ferrari. It is located a short walking distance from the train station. In addition to this museum, there is another Ferrari …
How to Make Silician Chocolate di Modica
Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s a well-known treat made all over the world using various methods and techniques. But were you aware that in Modica, Sicily it takes on a whole new meaning? Chocolate di Modica is a grainy You …
Beautiful Porticoes, Bologna
Beautiful Porticoes of Bologna Located throughout the medieval historic center, it’s the porticoes that capture your attention first. Gary and I love this town and the charm that these stunning covered walkways bring to the city. After disembarking from the …
The Greatest Classy & Stunning Italian Sports Cars
Quick… when you hear the words “classy and stunning iconic Italian sports cars” what company pops into your head? I would bet for most of you it would be Ferrari. After all, Ferrari is the most popular Italian sports car …
iL Mercato | Popular Gigantic Market | Florence, Italy
We walked past il Mercato several times on our first trip to Florence and never did find it! Even though the building is huge – perhaps a football field in length, it is hidden by the street vendors of San …
Spoleto, Italy | Enjoy the Day With Us
Spoleto, Italy We weren’t sure what to expect when arriving in this small medieval town. We hadn’t seen photographs or heard much about it. It was, however, conveniently on our train line when staying in Arezzo in Umbria. We looked …
Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy
Trento, Italy Gary and I stayed one night in Trento at a lovely B&B located across the street from the castle. We stopped here during our train trip to Innsbruck, Austria. We were staying in Verona at the time and …
Discovering Lake Como | Amazing Time With Friends
Lake Como Our first visit to Lake Como was in October 2019 when we met our friends from New York there. My best friend Sue and her husband along with their son were heading to Italy for vacation. We decided …
Biggest Sundial in World, Bologna
Biggest Sundial in the World The biggest sundial in the world is located inside the church of San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore, Bologna. Piazza Maggiore is in the center of Bologna and is dominated by the massive unfinished Basilica of San …
Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto Tours in Parma
Parma, Italy When staying in Parma, Italy for 90 days back in 2016, we were fortunate enough to find a wonderful private tour that included a visit to two traditional producers of Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. Our tour guide, Giulia …
Spotlight: Our Love of Arezzo and Return in 2020
Our Love of Arezzo Gary and I did a day trip to Arezzo while staying in Florence during our one-year adventure in 2019. It is on the main train line between Florence and Rome encompassing beautiful countryside along the way. …