Italy

Walking through Venice feels like you’re inside one of those beautiful paintings you often see hanging in Italian restaurants and cafes. It’s picturesque and beautiful, but somehow it doesn’t quite feel real. The pastel colored buildings, flowers in window sills, bridges over the canals, and narrow walkways are breathtaking. It’s all so amazing that it […]

Florence, or Firenze to the Italians, is truly an incredible place.  During the middle ages, Florence rose to prominence and it prospered considerably through trade to become one of the wealthiest cities of the time. It was an environment that fostered some of the world’s greatest artist. Today, Florence is known as the birthplace of […]

Rome has been one of Europe’s top tourist destinations for years. The mix of old world historic sites with the amenities of a modern major metropolis blend perfectly to create one of the world’s most spectacular cities. Rome has something to offer for all travelers. There is incredible food, fascinating history, exhilarating nightlife, and everything […]

Siena is located about 30 miles to the south of Florence. It is the second largest city in Tuscany. Siena is an enchanting medieval city that is saturated with history as well as physical and natural beauty. Walking through the narrow streets of the various contrade (districts) is like stepping back in time and is […]

There are so many things to do and see while in Florence that it can be difficult to want to leave the city, especially if you are on a tight schedule. However, there are so many wonderful things to see in the Tuscany region.  You’ll absolutely want to get out and take a day trip […]

Our day trip Cinque Terre turned out to be better than we’d imagined. We’d dreamed of visiting Cinque Terre for years. We’d looked at hundreds of photos. We thought we knew what it would be like. Then we arrived, breathed the air, smelled the ocean and the food coming from restaurant kitchens, and heard the […]