Heidelberg rests between two mountains, stubbornly refusing to change, to give in to the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Its historic charm engulfs me, freezing time, and silencing all but the quiet buzz of the unspoiled city. While it is tempting to lose yourself in the allure of the gingerbread style buildings, we …
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How To See Pompeii and Herculaneum In One Day
The quick answer is yes it is possible. Recently I traveled from Naples to Pompeii and then to Herculaneum and Ro
One of my favorite parts of living in Italy is having access to all the lesser-known places.(Like this one) I saw a picture of Loro Ciuffenna on Instagram and knew immediately I had to visit. There was a photo of colorful buildings perched on cliffs. They all lead to a river and waterfall below. The …
“Benvenuti in un sogno”-“Welcome to a dream”. The tagline for Rocchetta Mattei could not be more perfect. A visit to Rocchetta Mattei is exactly that-entering a dream. It was the dream of Conte Cesare Mattei in 1850 when he purchased the property. For the next thirty years he built the stunning castle-Rocchetta Mattei. Rocchetta Mattei …
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Living in Italy I am never at a loss for amazing places to visit. There are an abundance of stunning villas or gardens to tour. In fact, sometimes I get the sensation that the more I see the more there is to see. I am determined however, to persevere and try to conquer this ever …
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There is one thing I have learned about Italians after living here for a year and a half. They are resilient and they are proud of it. The Italians pass on from generation to generation the importance of carrying on because nothing stays the same. Nowhere in Italy has this been as evident as it …
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Choosing a place to visit in Italy isn’t easy. There are hundreds of beautiful villages, UNESCO sites and gorgeous cities to choose from. Picking one can be overwhelming. In order to choose I went through pictures I have saved on Pinterest to find inspiration and there it was-Tropea. Located in Calabria at the tip of …
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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 most authentic Christmas market in Italy. It was important for us to find markets not filled with mass produced products from China. After a lot of research, I narrowed it …
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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 Fortezza, (Hotel of the Fortress). I have stayed in some pretty cool places around the world but never have I stayed in a Medieval fortress. This opportunity sold J. immediately-as …
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 to visit cities that have been on my wish list. The first one this season was the Tuscan town of Pitigliano. From the first moment I saw a photo of …
