Journaling The Journey
Milan may not be the most popular destination in our beloved Italy. Yet, it is one of the best transportation hubs in the country and reaches almost anywhere by train. There are many unique day trips from Milan Italy making it a great place to travel from…if only for a day or two. If you […]
When a close friend asked us to accompany him to Italy for the month of January, we thought Italy in January – are you nuts?! Well, it was one of the best decisions that we have made. Imagine some of the most sacred and difficult to get into places in the world with few tourists […]
Traveling through Italy in the early 1980s on my own as a teenager, I was looking for adventure. The last thing that was on my mind was the best dining in Florence Italy. However, at this point in our lives, each time that Rob and I return here, we are always on the hunt to […]
Rome to me is a magical place. You see, I used to live here as a child and every time we visit, I feel like I am home. The wafts of fresh pasta, pizza and every other type of gastronomic delicacy wafting through the air just makes me hungrier than I have ever been. Because […]
Leaving the Amalfi Coast was hard enough, but driving through the outskirts of Foggia we felt like we were in a different land. It is customary to see scantily clad young ladies (mostly very good looking ones) sitting on a chair underneath a bridge. Not the welcome mat that we were hoping for as we […]
Eastern Calabria is very different from it’s western more populated part. Yet they both share a fascinating fusion of hundreds of miles of coastline with ancient rocky outcrops, interesting history and mountains. The drive from Matera in Basilicata to eastern Calabria was quite long, so we decided to spend a night in Le Castella – […]
Matera is located in the southern part of Italy. And although it is very Italian, it is definitely not your quintessential Italian town! It doesn’t have the typical perfect piazzas and cathedrals. Nor does it have the top designer stores. However, the second you see Sassi the ancient part of the city you will know […]
Every time I visit this magical coast I see something new, feel a new emotion or find an even more memorable spot to swoon over. We have frequented these enchanting parts numerous times. Each time I fall in love deeper and harder with the gems that we discover . At this point I think that […]
Geographically, Calabria is the most southern part of the Italian boot. This southern part of Italy is such a delight. Because it is steeped with history, ancient art, architecture, incredible vistas, sandy beaches and amazing food to dazzle all senses. Find out which areas of Calabria we enjoyed the most! Getting to Calabria Taking the […]
Sicily, Italy should be on every ones bucket list. Why? Well it is one of Italy’s biggest hidden jewels. The island has deep history, important archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes, good wines and some of the most charming coastal towns. Getting to Sicily Thankfully our almost 10 hour ferry ride from Malta to Catania […]