Not Speaking Fluent Italian Speaking Italian… as many of you know, one of my goals this year is to learn Italian. My biggest hurdle — me! I have little patience and want to know it all immediately and speak it …
Visiting Polignano a Mare in a Day
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 …
Months 5 & 6 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy
Months 5 & 6 Here we are… in Italy for months 5 & 6 and our update! This one-year journey has been incredible so far. We are learning the language and enjoying being “Italian.” That is, as much as an …
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 …
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 …
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 …
