Italy

Even though our first week was a busy one we still found time to leisurely explore the area close to home, sometimes just driving new roads to see where they went.  Read more →

Just mention the name Tuscany and everyone oohs and ahhs about what an amazing place this is, and they are not wrong, it is the place that dreams are made of!!  Read more →

The beach town of Monopoli is not on the list of popular destinations in Puglia (pronounced pool-ya) but we chose to stay here for our first visit to the region because of its proximity to places we wanted to visit.  Read more →

We left Sorrento destined for the Basilicata Region and the ancient town of Matera, the 3rd oldest inhabited settlement in the world after Aleppo and Jericho.  Read more →

Sorrento town center is perched on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples with a warren of narrow streets filled with shops selling everything imaginable Read more →

No matter how many times we come to Rome there are always new places to discover.  During our 9 days here we revisited many old favorites, discovered a few new ones, and visited newly opened areas in old favorites.  Read more →

I AM IN LOVE WITH ITALY!!  It has been 4 years since we were last here, Read more →