by Nicole Lytle | Feb 26, 2020 | Europe, Italy, Sorrento
Italy. A country that is known for its architecture, scenery, history and of course romance! One of our favorite cities was Sorrento. The ambiance, the food, and the views made this city a must-see. My husband and I visited many areas of Italy during a trip that...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Feb 13, 2020 | Europe, Italy, Tours, Travel Notes, Venice
One of our most memorable travel experiences was attending the Doge’s Ball in costume at the “Carnevale di Venezia”, or Venice Carnival. If you are in Venice this time of year don’t miss the special Carnival experiences (until Feb. 25th)....
by David Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | Italy, Travel Notes
It’s that time of year to see the Sunflowers in Tuscany. But that’s just a few of the many things you can do there. Going to Florence or Rome this summer? Don’t miss Tuscany, get out of the city and see the countryside, where the real charm and la...
by David Brown | Jul 13, 2015 | Europe, Events, Italy, Travel Notes
If you love Italy and you love opera, this your time to be in the UNESCO world heritage city of Verona. Attending an opera in Italy is very different than attending in the US. And the Verona Opera isn’t like going to the opera at the Royal Opera House. You...
by David Brown | Jul 5, 2015 | Europe, Events, Italy, Travel Notes
This is a great time to visit Milan, Italy, which is hosting the Universal Exhibition iExpo Milano 2015 through October 31, 2015. Over a six-month period, Milan is being transformed into a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries are showing the...
by David Brown | Jun 30, 2014 | Hotels, Italy, Reviews, Travel Notes
One of our recurring themes is to enjoy your travels like a native. We were therefore intrigued by the Ulivo Rosso, in Sesto Fiorentino, as it is a farmhouse in the Tuscan hills just a few km outside of Florence. We arrived with friends and to say we were not...
