Gallerie dell’Accademia The Gallerie dell’Accademia is a museum of pre-19th-century art in Venice. It is housed in the Scuola della Carità on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the section of Dorsoduro. It is a beautiful location for a …
Quartiere Coppedè | Unusual Neighborhood in Rome
The Enchanting Quartiere Coppedè One sunny day while in Rome, Gary and I took a walk, venturing out of the Centro Storico, to discover the secret and enchanting neighborhood called Quartiere Coppedè. Some say this place is “magical,” and I …
Finding | Uncovering the Hidden Secrets in Bologna
Finding and Uncovering Hidden and Secret Canals, Bologna Finding and uncovering the hidden secret canals in Bologna was an adventure Gary and I will never forget. You actually bump into people doing the same thing you are – it’s quite …
Vacation | 12 Things Not To Do And Do Instead
Vacation – it’s something we all look forward to and all need in our busy lives. All travel blogs and travel sites will give you plenty of ideas about things to do and what to see. But what about things …
Viareggio and its Beautiful Beach in Italy
Viareggio The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea We visited Viareggio, Tuscany when staying in Lucca. A short train ride away, we came to this beautiful seaside town. Upon exiting the train, we noticed something special. Something very striking about this town. …
The Charm of Salerno, A Jewel Found in Campania
Salerno, Italy While living in Italy during our year in 2019, Gary and I wanted to visit the town of Salerno. Salerno is a port city just southeast of Naples in the Campania region and sits on the Gulf of …
Museum Enzo Ferrari, Modena
Museum Enzo Ferrari While visiting Modena on a day trip from Parma, we stopped and visited the Museum Enzo Ferrari. It is located a short walking distance from the train station. In addition to this museum, there is another Ferrari …
How to Make Silician Chocolate di Modica
Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s a well-known treat made all over the world using various methods and techniques. But were you aware that in Modica, Sicily it takes on a whole new meaning? Chocolate di Modica is a grainy You …
Beautiful Porticoes, Bologna
Beautiful Porticoes of Bologna Located throughout the medieval historic center, it’s the porticoes that capture your attention first. Gary and I love this town and the charm that these stunning covered walkways bring to the city. After disembarking from the …
il Mercato | Popular Gigantic Market | Florence, Italy
We walked past il Mercato several times on our first trip to Florence and never did find it! Even though the building is huge – perhaps a football field in length, it is hidden by the street vendors of San …
Trento | Enjoy the Beautiful Town in Northern Italy
Trento, Italy Gary and I stayed one night in Trento at a lovely B&B located across the street from the castle. We stopped here during our train trip to Innsbruck, Austria. We were staying in Verona at the time and …
The Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, located in Rome, Italy. Because the Pantheon was turned into a church, it was kept remarkably well preserved. There is no fee to enter and go back in time. …