Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio (Leather School) Florence
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio was created after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan Friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the …
San Miniato Church | Highest Point in Florence, Italy
San Miniato Church San Miniato Church is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. A 12th-century mosaic decorates the facade over a central window. The full …
Florence Restaurants
There are so many great restaurants in Florence but here are some of our favorites! Only open for lunch and have five tables – most offerings are under €7,00, and the house wine €1,50 a glass! The Pappa al Pomodoro …
Another 90-Day Adventure Highlights in Italy
Another 90-Day Adventure Another 90-day adventure once again has flown by. It all started on February 6, 2017, when we flew into Rome. We decided to take a few days to just relax as anyone who has flown overseas knows it …
Lucca Restaurants
Pasquale will amaze you with his wine and food. One of the nicest guys in Lucca… and the best restaurant! Must make a reservation but make it a must-stop when in Lucca! You won’t be disappointed! Owned by Rebecca and …
90-Day Exciting Adventure Comes in February
90-Day Exciting Adventure Comes in February Our next 90-day adventure begins on February 6, 2017, through Southern Italy. Yup, you guessed it, our Italian passports have still not been issued. Unfortunately, because we are living in Arizona, we were obligated …
Parma Restaurant
The entrance in the Duomo piazza is actually the back of the restaurant but, you can enter either way. We ate there several times and they did not disappoint us! Great location and outdoor seating. Very good food and …
90 Day Adventure in Italy: Amazing and Memorable
Our 90-Day Adventure in Italy – Emilia-Romagna Region Our 90-day adventure in Italy was truly amazing and memorable. This adventure/journey all started because we were tired of waiting to hear from the Italian Consulate about our citizenship papers. We decided …
Ravello Restaurant
I enjoyed the five pasta sampler and Gary had the sausage and broccoli. Loved them both. Mamma is a hoot!
Sorrento Restaurants
Sorrento has so many great restaurants, especially for seafood. Here are our favorites! A special place and a fantastic find! We wrote about this restaurant in our first book, “Our Italian Journey,” and how we met Gina’s family. Great location …
Cortona Restaurant
This place was so accommodating… it was about a half hour before they were supposed to open but they knew we were hungry and accepted us in with open arms!