Siracusa, a city in southern Sicily, has an estimated population of 115,000 residents. Its land area consists of 207 square kilometers or 79 square miles, about twice the size of Florence. The historic center is the island of Ortigia and … Continued
When traveling with teenagers in Italy, you have to think outside the box. Ever since I asked my eighteen-year-old granddaughters what they thought of taking a Vespa tour through the streets of Rome, they’ve been excited about it. On a … Continued
As a photographer, I’ve always been captivated by lighthouses. Their very purpose as navigational guides necessitates that they are situated almost always along a coastline and close to a body of water. Naturally, since I love to be near the … Continued
Rome is full of surprises, and each time I visit, I usually discover something new. Three years ago, when on a Vespa tour in Rome with my 18-year-old twin granddaughters, my driver and tour guide Alexander, took us into the … Continued
Happy Easter and Buona Pasqua, everyone! As I contemplate my memories of past Easters, the two I spent in Italy linger as vivid memories etched into my mind. The first was in 2011 when I was traveling solo. I attended … Continued
