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
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The Best Things To See and Do In Tropea Italy
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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Find The Most Authentic Christmas Market In Italy
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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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 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 …
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 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 …
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 was some that was aged for over a hundred years. There is also some for a few dollars on grocery store shelves. Now there are thicker glazed and infused balsamic …
The Truth About The Cinque Terre In Italy
The Cinque Terre (5 cities) are some of the most photographed and visited places in the country of Italy. Twelve years ago we instantly fell in love with the Cinque Terre and their people, views and food. As time has passed the onslaught of tour buses and tour groups have overtaken these little towns. The …
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Exploring The Art Of Pietrasanta Italy
Tuscany is full of enchanting towns so it is hard to pick favorites. If I had to make a list Pietrasanta would be in the top five. Known for the artists who moved to Pietrasanta throughout its history Pietrasanta is well loved by Italians and tourists alike. Everything in Pietrasanta shows off the creative influences …
Carrara-An Exceptional Day Trip In Tuscany
One of J.’s favorite places in the world is Carrara. He loves the history, the industry, the artistry and the natural beauty of Carrara. From our first visit 11 years ago he has been entranced with the process of pulling Carrara marble from the mountainside. This year while traveling with friends, staying in Lucca, it …
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Sightseeing In Montecatini-A Tuscan Day Trip
When we are in Tuscany we always stay in Lucca. It feels like our home but it is also a great location for tons of day trips. This year we wanted to show our friends Montecatini Alto, one of our favorite little cities. So we caught a train from Lucca, about a 35-minute ride to …
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