travel guide

The Cittadella Park Cittadella Park was originally built for defensive purposes and was then transformed into a prison and a place of torture. Today,…

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The Beach Town of Rimini Rimini is a small coastal town on the Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It’s known for its beachside…

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What in the World is Vino Sfuso? In case you’re not aware… let’s introduce you to an entirely different category of wine. Sfuso or…

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa is iconic and easily recognizable when in this town, or even just passing on…

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Balsamic Vinegar: What is it about that “black gold” liquid that’s so special? Who doesn’t love balsamic vinegar? A recent trip with our good…

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A little story about electrical converters. Here I am one day clipping my hair with the electric barber-style clippers, and I smell something burning.…

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Top 12 Things to do in Florence, Italy The top 12 things to do in Florence is a list of our favorite sites. We…

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What an unforgettable experience driving a Vintage Fiat 500 in Tuscany! Not too long ago, friends Gina and Jay arrived in Lucca from their…

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Dario Cecchini                                                                     In 2019 Ilene and I were introduced to a few cooking shows by our daughter Ally and her significant other Brett. There…

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The Guinigi Tower is a beautiful landmark of Lucca and is easily recognizable by the garden on the top. A wonderful view of the…

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Montalcino, Italy Montalcino is one of the famous hill towns of Italy. It is located in the region of Tuscany in the Province of…

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The Uffizi Gallery museum is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings. Did you know, the Uffizi is home to…

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