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. …
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 …
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 …
Burano | A Venice Island Full of Color & Charm
An Amazing Place To Visit Burano is a beautiful island located in the Venetian Lagoon and a photographer’s dream! The name “Burano” arise from “Porta Boreana”, the northern door of the city. Burano is very famous for its needlelace. …
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 …
San Marino, Italy | 5th Smallest Country
San Marino San Marino in Italy is the 5th smallest country in the world but it is also the smallest republic in the world too! What makes this town beautiful is its hilly topography as it is part of the Apennine …
Modena, Italy
Modena Modena (pronounced Mo-den-a) is an Italian town of approximately 185,973 inhabitants. It is located south of Parma and north of Bologna on the same train line and stands at the heart of Italy’s breadbasket, the central region of Emilia-Romagna. …
Soccer in Italy | How to Purchase Tickets
Soccer in Italy: A dream of ours was to one day attend a game in the Italian Premier League. Gary and I made our dream come true when we attended our first soccer game in Italy at the Stadio Marcantonio …
Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit
Liberia Acqua Alta Library-Bookstore? One of the most unique libraries in the world is located in Venice, The Liberian Acqua Alta is located in Calle Lunga, Santa Maria Formosa; just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square, and worth the …