Featured Photo Friday | Wine Cellar in Tuscany

This gallery contains 1 photo.

   

More Galleries | | Leave a comment

Understanding Italian Culture | Dining, Tips, Gelato and Coffee

This gallery contains 4 photos.

DINING In Italy, the food is an experience.  Lunches and dinners last at least two hours; you linger over your meal.  When you sit at a table, it is considered yours for the night.  A restaurant would be considered awful … Continue reading

More Galleries | | 1 Comment

Understanding Italian Culture | Toilet Basics

This gallery contains 2 photos.

TOILETS I could probably dedicate a whole book to my adventures with Italian bathrooms.  It could almost become a game of ‘How do you flush this toilet?’  I have listed the most common types you will find, but always be … Continue reading

More Galleries | | 1 Comment

Understanding Italian Culture | Manners, Bella Figura, Siesta and Passeggiata

This gallery contains 2 photos.

Part of enjoying Italy comes from understanding and embracing the differences in our culture.  I have tried to put together my impressions from an outsider’s perspective to help you really enjoy your experience. I find that Italians are one of … Continue reading

More Galleries | | 3 Comments

Featured Photo Friday | Chasing Pigeons in Florence

This gallery contains 1 photo.

More Galleries | | 6 Comments

Save Vernazza Posts Travel Advisor | What will be open after the flood clean up

Taken from Save Vernazza’s site.  Please visit here and donate to their efforts!! The list of restaurant’s did not copy well, I will be cleaning it up later next week but for now….. This page reflects the current state of … Continue reading

More Galleries | | Leave a comment

Red Velvet Biscotti Recipe

This gallery contains 1 photo.

I made these for Valentines Day for the family.  They are delicious, best with a bowl of ice cream or a glass of dessert wine.  Definitely not something you will find on your trip to Italy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 – … Continue reading

More Galleries | | 3 Comments