Category Italy

How to Enjoy Italy

St Mark's Campanile - Tower in Venice, Italy

How to Enjoy Italy Italy is one of our favorite countries to explore, and although we’ve spent a lot of time there, every trip is a new adventure. And there are a multitude of ways to enjoy this beautiful country.…

Sunflowers in Tuscany

sunflowers in Tuscany

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…

The Verona Opera

Verona Opera

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…

Live like a Roman!

A San Pietro da Susy

We can’t say enough good things about A San Pietro da Susy – this is a fantastic apartment in a great location that is beautifully furnished and well managed.  Our taxi dropped us at the front door, and we were…

Ancient Rome

Domus Aurea - ancient rome

Anyone interested in art, architecture and Roman history should not miss an opportunity to see the Vatican Museum while in Rome.  But there is another ancient palace full of history and wonder: Nero’s Golden Palace, the Domus Aurea.  At the…