Siena’s Fountain of Joy
9 Apr 2019

Siena’s Fountain of Joy

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  Anyone who has visited Siena couldn’t miss the famous  Fountain of Joy, also known as Fonte Gaia. Situated on the high side of Piazza del Campo, this fifteeenth-century white marble sculpted fountain and pool is one of a few … Continued

Rome Colosseum Underground Tour
18 May 2018

Rome Colosseum Underground Tour

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When an opportunity arose for me to experience a Colosseum Underground Tour, including a walk through the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with The Roman Guy, I was elated and wasted no time making arrangements. It’s been years since I’ve … Continued

Proud to Be Second Generation Italian
6 Oct 2017

Proud to Be Second Generation Italian

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In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, I wrote a story about my maternal grandmother. It was published in the October issue of La Gazzetta Italiana, an Italian-American newspaper from Cleveland, Ohio. Since the digital version of the newspaper is available … Continued

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister
11 Dec 2016

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister

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Photo credit: Ansa.it If you’ve been following Italian politics, you know that Matteo Renzi is out and Paolo Gentiloni is in. Changes in Italian government leaders happen faster than the blink of an eye sometimes, or so it seems. According … Continued

Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Part 3
2 Nov 2016

Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Part 3

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Here we are in Sicilia! These #2SicilianGals certainly made the most of our ten days in Sicily on our European road trip  in Sicily. (Thank you Auto Europe) There is no way to write about all the places we saw … Continued

Travel in Italy – Photos from Milan
2 Oct 2016

Travel in Italy – Photos from Milan

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Ciao from Italy! Of course I am happy to be in Italia and am enjoying every minute. Since I want to enjoy la dolce vita I will not be writing long stories from here…  those will have to wait until … Continued

An Afternoon in Little Italy
18 Sep 2016

An Afternoon in Little Italy

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Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continued

Little Italy Cleveland Celebrates the Feast of the Assumption
16 Aug 2016

Little Italy Cleveland Celebrates the Feast of the Assumption

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Ever since 1898 the annual celebration of the Feast of the Assumption has been  the highlight of the Italian-American community in Cleveland’s Little Italy. Occurring in August to coincide with Aug 15,  the Catholic feast day of the  Assumption of … Continued

Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon
20 Jul 2016

Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon

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On your next trip to Venice, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique island of Burano. This community has charm of its own with its brightly painted small houses that  artists and photographers dream about. Located in the Venetian … Continued

Architecture of Italy
24 May 2016

Architecture of Italy

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One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continued

Margie in Italy
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