Tuscany is one of our favorite areas of Italy. The green rolling hills and red-tiled roofs welcome visitors with their warmth and beauty. Here’s an article about Tuscany for Lovers.
If you’ll be in Florence this October, the Boccaccesca Food and Wine Festival is a must see. Not only does it feature the region’s best traditional food and wine, of which there is a whole lot, the festival is located in the rolling Tuscan countryside, just a few miles from the heart of the Chianti […]
Whether you’re looking at a five hour train ride, embarking on an afternoon hike, or spending a day at the beach, Italian grocers and produce vendors provide a host of inspiring products for do-it-yourself lunches. In general, Italian food is inexpensive, but packing your own picnic comprised of local delicacies will surely save you a few bucks. From […]
Approaching Verona , Italy on the train, I knew very little about the city other than that it is the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (though it is generally accepted by historians that Shakespeare never visited the city). I soon discovered that Verona, located in northeast Italy, offers a peaceful, quiet atmosphere, making it the perfect […]
We love to travel and we love Europe, so as you can guess, our Best Kept Travel Secrets are Europe-Focused.
When I first visited Italy I didn’t understand the ins and outs of using phones while traveling. I thought that you needed to purchase an expensive plan from your cell phone provider. While traveling, I quickly discovered how hard it could be to operate Italian pay phones and to find internet call centers. Luckily, there […]
Piedmont, the region at the base of the Italian Alps, is bordered by Switzerland and France, and sometimes seems to take more inspiration from its neighbors than from Italy. With its mix of cultures, the region offers culinary delights at every turn, from the luxury of the elusive white truffle to the tradition of the […]
The Vatican dominates the art museums of Rome, with its vast collection of treasures, but for me, the Borghese Gallery and Villa has even more appeal. Some of the sculptures here are so beautiful and perfectly crafted, you can only marvel at the genius who created them.
For those of you who want to have a travel experience that is truly satisfying, consider a volunteer vacation with PCT tours (Protect Cinque Terre.) These tours can be added to your existing itinerary plans because they are only 3 days long. Vernazza, the hub town of the volunteer vacation tour program, is one of the “Five Lands” of Cinque […]