A Reunion of Friendship The reunion with friends… It all began back in May of 2019 when we were living in Italy. While in Florence, our youngest daughter Ally and her boyfriend Brett came to visit us for eight …
Burano | A Venice Island Full of Color & Charm
An Amazing Place To Visit Burano is a beautiful island located in the Venetian Lagoon and a photographer’s dream! The name “Burano” arise from “Porta Boreana”, the northern door of the city. Burano is very famous for its needlelace. …
La Traviata by Verdi | A Spectacular Evening
La Traviata Opera Arriving in Verona at the beginning of September we thought the opera season was over. After going to the Information Office, we found out that there was one week left in the season and tickets were available! …
Announcing Top 5 “Perfect Town” Contenders in Italy
Here we are at the beginning of a new year with our announcement about our “Perfect Town.” As most of you know, we were extremely blessed in 2019 by living one year throughout Italy after finally obtaining our Italian citizenship …
2019: A Very Special Year in Review
2019 has been a very special year for us and Our Italian Journey. After waiting years to obtain Italian citizenship, our dream came true in September 2018. Waiting for this process to entirely unfold was difficult at times. Our spirits …
Tipping Etiquette in Italy | What You Need to Know
Tipping in Italy The culture of tipping in Italy is very different than what we are used to in the USA or perhaps even from where you are from. You hear people say that you don’t need to tip in …
San Marino, Italy | 5th Smallest Country
San Marino San Marino in Italy is the 5th smallest country in the world but it is also the smallest republic in the world too! What makes this town beautiful is its hilly topography as it is part of the Apennine …
How To Visit the Austrian Alps from Innsbruck
Visiting the Austrian Alps Nordkette – Jewel of the Alps We’ve all seen pictures of the Austrian Alps whether it be in magazines, books, television Wide World of Sports, Olympics, etc. Even James Bond went to the Alps! So I …
Attending the Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo
Welcome to Arezzo’s Famous Joust of the SaracenThe Pageantry of the Middle Ages for Modern Times The Joust of the Saracen is a medieval event known as the Giostra del Saracino. This event takes place every June and September …
Foligno, Italy: Wonderful Month in Umbria
Foligno, Italy It is July when our train arrives in Foligno, Italy. It was a short walk from the historic center to our apartment. After our self-check-in and grocery excursion, we took to the streets to explore our new home …
Months 9 & 10 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
Months 9 & 10 Months 9 & 10 are here and yet it just doesn’t seem possible that we have been away from family and friends that long! So many things have changed for us. We’ve learned to be a …
Unusual Library-Bookstore in Venice | Worth a Visit
Liberia Acqua Alta Library-Bookstore? One of the most unique libraries in the world is located in Venice, The Liberian Acqua Alta is located in Calle Lunga, Santa Maria Formosa; just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square, and worth the …