The Ponte Vecchio The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is found in Florence, Italy, and spans over the narrowest point of the Arno River. The bridge is made of wood and stone and dates back to the Roman era. It is …

The Ponte Vecchio The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is found in Florence, Italy, and spans over the narrowest point of the Arno River. The bridge is made of wood and stone and dates back to the Roman era. It is …
Piazza della Signoria The Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio. The building is beautiful and amazing. Look at the different …
Italy – What Intrigues Us? What intrigues and captivates us about this country? If you’re Italian, emotions about Italy are strong. If you ask any older Italian, not the younger generation, where they would most like to live – the …
Gallerie dell’Accademia The Gallerie dell’Accademia is a museum of pre-19th-century art in Venice. It is housed in the Scuola della Carità on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the section of Dorsoduro. It is a beautiful location for a …
Regions in Italy There are twenty different regions in Italy. Let us be your travel guide to them! Differences in people from various regions can be noticed in appearance, dialect, and even their attitude. You will find though, Italians are …
Finding and Uncovering Hidden and Secret Canals, Bologna Finding and uncovering the hidden secret canals in Bologna was an adventure Gary and I will never forget. You actually bump into people doing the same thing you are – it’s quite …
Modica, Sicily – what’s so special about this town… other than it’s our surname? Modica is old – in fact, extremely old. But there is a charm about this town with homes all in a creamy yellow color. They seem …
Town of Sorrento, Italy The town of Sorrento is a small coastal city in the southwest part of Italy and is located close to the Amalfi Coast. Sorrento is a peninsula that sits on the Bay of Naples. The …
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 …
Viareggio The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea We visited Viareggio, Tuscany when staying in Lucca. A short train ride away, we came to this beautiful seaside town. Upon exiting the train, we noticed something special. Something very striking about this town. …
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 …
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 …