In Italy, workers are proud of their chosen profession. It is important and a source of personal pride.  It doesn’t matter the job. From high-end executive positions to street cleaners.…

I like sausage. It was in Emila Romagna, the region commonly reputed to have the best food in all of Italy, where I first experienced the best I’d ever had.…

Having purchased a home in Italy several years ago, friends have told me “You could’ve gotten one of those homes for only a euro.” Could it be? Did I make a…

Italians walk a lot. Tourists often return commenting on how much they walked while in Italy. This quantity of time on foot may be new for those who constantly dream…

Sir Elton John says this about Italy: I loveplaces that have an incredible history. I lovethe Italian way of life. I lovethe food. I lovethe people. I lovethe attitudes of…

To maximize your visit to Italy, there are things you can do to make it an even better trip. But, different from most suggestions, these are for AFTER your return.…

I have to learn Italian. I’ve fought it, and made a million excuses. I’m embarrassed that I’ve owned a house for nearly 4 years and can’t speak more than a…

Time for another quote… “And then there was you. You changed everything I believed in. You know that line from Dante that I quoted to you in the park? ‘L’amor…

People visiting Tuscany are often disappointed in the breads served. “I love Italian food, but the bread was so bland.” Americans are used to being served a basket of bread, often with…