I’ve had the privilege of visiting Positano in this lifetime and it’s really as stunning as it looks. It is located on the Amalfi Coast, which is right on the Mediterranean Sea. The roads are winding, the fish is fresh,…
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According to a Reuters article published on Monday, Italian governing bodies have been taking some liberties this summer by instituting some strange laws in their towns. Italian newspapers have coined this the "summer of bans." For example, sandcastles are banned…
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Click on the thumbnails to see a larger picture. There is something about European Architecture. All those curved lines are much prettier and softer than severe right angles. We have curved archways here in the US, but certainly not…
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One of the ways we are trying to get more practice with the Italian language is renting and watching Italian movies. We have seen three in the last few weeks, and not only did we have fun picking out some…
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I love all of the different colors of Italy. Granted, in the spring and summer months, the colors are more vibrant, as the sun is shining and the skies are blue. So is the water… The terracotta tiles have a…
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In France and Italy, olive season is coming to a close. It usually begins in October and runs through November. In some parts of Tuscany though, it can begin as early as September. It all depends on the weather and…
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There is something so wonderful and magical about art on inside ceilings or domes. Something about it just speaks to me. Could it be all the gilted gold?… Photo: Doge’s Palace, Venice It could be the design and the vibrant…
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Oh Italy how I love thee…let me show you the ways. By sharing with you a list of my Italian favorites. lemons that grow the size of softballs in Ravello that make the best limoncello and biscotti to go with…
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