There is so much to see and do in Italy, but for me, the food is the star of any vacation there.
Category: Italy
Day 178 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Gelato
I don’t think it’s overstating to say that no trip to Italy is complete without at least several stops for gelato.
Day 177 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – A Lesson in Wine Tasting
THIS was how wine was to be tasted, and I have to say that even after three decades, I learned that I had been doing it all wrong!
Day 176 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Family History in Italy
We realized they lived less than five minutes walk from each other, passing by the church which is the one where they wed.
Day 174 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Vespa Tour
... for anyone who’s ever driven in Italy, the idea of guiding a scooter in traffic is daunting.
Day 173 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Breakfast in Italy
We’ve been home for about a week now and I am still craving that perfect cappuccino in the morning.
I is for Italy
I is for Italy, specifically Florence. I often tell people that Italy is actually several countries. No, not politically, but gastronomically. After all, what better way to get to know a place than through its food? In the north, Italy is Alpine. There are thick, warming stew-like sauces and heavy, hearty meals. In the south,… Continue reading I is for Italy
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