Category Archives: Italy Travel

Seaside Photos in Italy

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Italy is a peninsula and also has two large islands, Sardinia and Sicily, plus countless smaller islands. It is not surprising then that there is no dearth of beautiful beach scenes and seaside photos. As you know I love the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Rome with a Local

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Although I’ve visited the Eternal City on five previous occasions, I never had the opportunity to explore Rome with a local, until now. I yearned to be in the city again, since my last time in Rome was four years … Continue reading →

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A Luxury Villa in Tuscany

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a hillside in Tuscany, surrounded by the beauty of nature, a  feeling of serenity, and a gorgeous terra cotta tinted villa. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?  This was my reality as I … Continue reading →

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Walking in Italy – Streets, Staircases and Hills

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Most of Italy is  mountainous or hilly at the very least, so plan on walking a lot when traveling to Bella Italia. On average, I walk a minimum of five miles a day and many times it’s closer to eight … Continue reading →

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Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Italy travel is on the rise and Venice is a favorite travel destination. Its beloved nickname of La Serenissima, seems to be going by the wayside though, as the city becomes congested with tourists. Venice is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Positano

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

If you told me I could click my heels three times and I’d be in Positano, I wouldn’t have to think about it. My answer would be “Yes, please, right now.”  Since I don’t live in a fantasy land and … Continue reading →

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A Video View of Positano and the Amalfi Coast Road

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

For all the times I’ve tried to describe the Amalfi Coast road, I could never really adequately explain what this short video shows so clearly.  A classic example of “show, don’t tell.” Thank you, Coastal Living Instagram, for posting this … Continue reading →

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25 Favorite Photos of Tuscany

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

Tuscany is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and these photos easily explain why. Located in central Italy, Tuscany  stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the Tyrrhenian Sea. From the rolling hills with scenes of serene countryside dotted … Continue reading →

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Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

Last week Italy travelers were affected by an airport strike. So what’s new, right? Strikes in Italy are commonplace, part of the lifestyle. They can occur with all modes of transportation, and they do, on a regular basis. During my … Continue reading →

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Travel Tips for Italy – What I Learned from Experience

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

You know, you can do the same thing ten times and still learn from your experience. And this certainly holds true for travel. No matter how many times I travel to Italy I learn something new, sometimes through challenging experiences. … Continue reading →

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