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I’m sure you know I have an obsession and take hundreds of photos of the wooden doors in Italy. There is a certain kind…

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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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Top 12 Important Things We have put together what we feel are the top 12 important things to do before traveling overseas. There are…

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Most of us are saying “Arrivederci” to 2021 with almost the same gusto as when we said the same words to the year 2020.…

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“Le Mura” The first thing you see as you near the city center in Lucca is the outer wall or Le Mura. Whether you…

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Everybody loves birthdays and anniversaries. It’s a way of celebrating milestones in our lives. This week, Gary and I are celebrating a different type…

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San Martino We’ve visited San Martino several times, but each time Gary and I notice more and more. Isn’t that the way it usually…

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Through social media, Gary and I have met and befriended (I hope she thinks so too), ex-pat Marilyn Ricci. Consequently – we’d like you…

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Finally – here we are launching Italy 2021! This has been a crazy rollercoaster ride. It’s similar to the one we were on years…

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Italy – What Intrigues Us? What intrigues and captivates us about this country? If you’re Italian, emotions about Italy are strong. If you ask…

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Regions in Italy There are twenty different regions in Italy. Differences in people from various regions can be noticed in appearance, dialect, and even…

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Modica, Sicily – what’s so special about this town… other than it’s our surname? Modica is old – in fact, extremely old. But there…

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