How My Italy Love Affair Began
The year I turned sixty, two things happened to me. I got contacts for the first time in my life, and I went to Italy for the second time.
Your Guide to Bella Italia
The year I turned sixty, two things happened to me. I got contacts for the first time in my life, and I went to Italy for the second time.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Last week travelers were affected by an airport strike in Italy.. 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 … Continued
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. … Continued
Whenever I travel to Italy, my camera is a necessity to capture the memories of a place and its photographic images forever. The images are from Lucca, a delightful city in Tuscany not far from Pisa or Florence. If you … Continued
Every time I visit Italy I learn something new from the Italian people. Certain aspects of life in Italy have made an indelible mark in my mind, changing my perspective on life in many ways. Maybe more than anything else, … Continued
I love wandering around the streets of Italy and taking in snippets of everyday life. On my recent stay in Milan, I stopped for a moment to capture this scene. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear your feedback, … Continued
Writers all have their own preferences for writing. Some write early in the morning, some write at night, and most of the good ones write every day. It’s all part of the writing process. Here’s how this writer achieved her … Continued