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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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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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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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