Polignano a Mare While staying in Conversano for two months, we took a day trip to Polignano a Mare. What an amazing and beautiful town! The coast around Polignano a Mare is full of more than 70 sea caves, due …
Arezzo Restaurant
This family became quite special to us during our month in Arezzo. We wrote about them in our first book, “Our Italian Journey,” and how they were very kind. One of their special dishes, Spaghetti Lancia D’Oro is with tomato …
Amazing Day: Alberobello & The Unique Trulli Homes
Alberobello One of the gems of Puglia is the town of Alberobello. Getting to Alberobello is quite easy. You can take the train/bus or drive. Experiencing this town is so amazing, photos don’t really do it justice. Leaving this quaint …
Amazing Secrets of Matera: Historic & Special in 2019
Secrets of Matera The Secrets of Matera… Matera is located in the Basilicata region of Italy. Long ago, people lived in prehistoric caves which were once denounced as a “national shame.” Families were living in them without plumbing or electricity …
Palazzo Della Pilotta, Parma
An Amazing Building – Palazzo Della Pilotta Within the beautiful Palazzo Della Pilotta in Parma, Italy you will actually find four museums. They are The National Gallery, Palatine Library, Museum Bodoni, Archaeological Museum, and the Teatro Farnese. As a result …
Selinunte Archaeological Park | Great Day in Sicily
Selinunte While driving from Marsala to Sciacca in Sicily, we decided to stop at Selinunte and see the temples. It was an easy drive and signs directing you were everywhere. The ruins of the city are located in the municipality …
Introducing Conversano in Puglia | A Little Gem
Conversano A place that will always be in our hearts ♥♥ Conversano in Puglia is a little gem unspoiled by mass tourism and a wonderful place to experience authentic Puglian life. The moment we got off the train, we knew …
The Town of Marsala: It’s About Wine & Salt Flats
Marsala is more than wine; it is an amazing place to visit! You may know about its sweet dessert wines, but few people realize what a beautiful small town Marsala truly is. In the historic center, Piazza della Repubblica is one of the main squares and is a great place to people watch. Grab a coffee at one of the several bars and take in the sites. The streets are paved in beautiful slabs of marble, and the narrow streets are charming.
Discover the Hidden Treasures of Orvieto in Umbria
Orvieto and Its Hidden Treasurers Orvieto is one of the oldest cities in Italy and is an enjoyable day trip from Rome. It took us about 90 minutes to reach Orvieto by train. It sits majestically high above the down …
Months 3 & 4 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
Here We Are At Months 3 & 4! We have completed months 3 & 4 in Italy. This is new territory for us as prior to us obtaining Italian citizenship, we were only able to enjoy Italy for 3 months …
