Since we couldn’t go back to the States for Christmas this year (mandatory Civics class for our residency requirements) we decided to seek out the …
Sorano: The Italian Village You Must See
After our visit to Pitigliano we drove the 6km to explore the villages of Sorano and Sovano. We spent the night in the Hotel della …
The Town Of Pitigliano-A Hidden Treasure
In October and November many towns throughout Tuscany have celebrations to introduce their new wine and olive oil. It is a great excuse for me …
Are You Using Real Balsamic Vinegar?
Do you know the truth about your balsamic vinegar? To be honest I didn’t like balsamic vinegar very much before last weekend. I knew there …
Moving To Lucca Italy
27 years ago I stood on a bridge somewhere in Rome and declared that one day I was going to live in Italy. I was …
How Photography Has Evolved: Conversation With Thomas England
The more I travel the more my photography has evolved. I learn better in person so looking for tips online is frustrating. Recently when we …
Which City Is Better Innsbruck or Salzburg Austria?
The first night we spent in Innsbruck was unexpected. Our train arrived too late to make it to Lienz. This meant we had to spend …
The Best Songs For A Road Trip
One of my favorite movies is Elizabethtown. Not because it is romantic, or because Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst are so cute, or maybe because …
A Visit To Salzburg-Why I Fell In Love
To be honest our visit to Salzburg was a bit obligatory for me, initially. For the lack of enthusiasm and anticipation I had I want …
Riding The Alpine Coaster in Lienz Austria
My quest for adventures can often takes me to lesser known locations. I knew leaving Italy wouldn’t be easy. It never is, so I was …