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Taking a Gondola in Venice, Italy
Gliding along the maze of twists and curves is one of the best ways to truly see Venice and get a different perspective on parts of the city where your feet cannot take you.
Getting lost in Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy is heralded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Gondolas, canals, foot bridges and lavish palaces adorn winding alleys. But to truly experience Venice, it is essential to get a little lost.
The hill towns of Tuscany
Tuscany boasts myriad hill towns, and each is special, captivating and unique. From Pienza and Siena to Montepulciano and Lucca, which is the favorite?
Tuscany Roadtrip – Taking the Wheel in Italy
Driving through Tuscany led us through some of Italy’s best hilltop towns: Montepulciano, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and Piensa. What fun!
Six things to do in Florence
Florence simply drips with a romantic ambience that grips your soul. Here are the six things that I enjoyed the most during my time in this magical city.
Visiting Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Discovering Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius have always been on my list of historic sights to see. From Sorrento, both are an easy day trip.
The Colorful Amalfi Coast
The colorful Amalfi Coast: Pastel villages nearly plunge into the azure Med. Heralded by poets and playboys, this jewel certainly boasts unmarred beauty.
Finding the World’s Best Pizza in Naples
In any corner of this effervescent city, you’re never far from the crackling wood of a pizza oven and the delicious aroma of freshly baked pizza
Exploring Naples
Though Naples is gritty and crowded, the city’s chaos is beautiful and mesmeric. Scraping below the surface revealed a look into an often forgotten city.
Lemons and Sunsets in Sorrento
Between Rome and the tip of the boot lies beautiful, sunny Sorrento, dripping with lemon trees, olive vines, sunshine and salty smells.















