We could easily have stayed longer … exploring more of the villages, visiting the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, checking out why the cheese here is so delicious, and tasting wine in hundreds of wineries!
Tag: Italy
Day 179 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Food in Italy
There is so much to see and do in Italy, but for me, the food is the star of any vacation there.
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 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.
Day 172 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Being Spoiled
... and the bathrooms were very small.
A World of Christmas Memories
Wherever you are this Christmas, may your spirits be bright and may joy fill your heart and home!
O is for Orseolo
The best part of having your own plan to see the world is being able to make it fit your personal wishes. That was especially true of the “O” trip. Greg and I wanted to go somewhere romantic, European and hopefully Italian. Neither of us had ever been to Venice (well, to be fair, I… Continue reading O is for Orseolo
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