Laura
Walking the Via Francigena in Italy
Going off the beaten path in Italy, is it even possible? Italy, a country with the same land area as Arizona, has almost sixty million...
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Laura
Jan 2, 20216 min read
Ivrea: the Battle of the Oranges
Watch out! They are throwing oranges! What do you mean they are throwing oranges? Well, that’s what happens once a year in Ivrea, a town...
Laura
Oct 9, 20206 min read
Hand-weaving in Perugia
How a table runner came to be... Growing up in northern Italy, I didn’t think much about Umbria, a region in the center of Italy - when I...
Bill
Jun 15, 202017 min read
Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy- by Bill Bray, husband of Laura, photos by Antonio Smolizza. (Disclaimer - Strictly my point of view, not necessarily...
Laura
Oct 12, 20196 min read
A Food Festival near Viterbo, Italy
Last summer I decided to take my parents with me and my son for a short vacation in northern Lazio in the province of Viterbo also known...
Laura
Sep 2, 20196 min read
Renaissance Gardens in Tuscia
I was watching a movie a while back on Netflix - Romeo and Juliet directed by Carlo Carlei - not my favorite if I have to be honest with...
Laura
Aug 7, 20194 min read
What do You like about Milano?
An Interview to a College Student I recently interviewed my cousin Federico, a junior college student and athlete who lives in Milano. He...
Laura
Mar 27, 20196 min read
Historic Cafes in Torino
Un caffè! A coffee please! Wait, make it a macchiato freddo. Would you like to join me? See you at the cafe tomorrow morning. By the way,...
Laura
Feb 2, 20197 min read
Ferrara? I've never heard of it!
What is it? I have never heard of it. This is what I get when I ask people what they know about Ferrara. What about the House of Este,...
Laura
Oct 29, 201813 min read
Traveling in Italy with an Eight Year Old Boy
If you are wondering what you could do with an eight year old boy while traveling in Italy, here are a few suggestions on how to let your...
Laura
Oct 18, 20188 min read
Eastern Italian Alps: Dolomites in the Province of Belluno
What do you do if it is rainy and cold while visiting the Dolomites? You envisioned your trip months or weeks ahead but all the careful...
Laura
May 28, 20185 min read
Palio in Siena: not only a horse race
One of the most followed and broadcasted Italian events of the year is coming up, the horse race with no rules where jockeys can push and...
Laura
Mar 11, 20184 min read
Going to a Sagra?
Why it's the best way to delve into the local culture! I always look with anticipation to the time of year of town festivities,...
Laura
Dec 17, 20178 min read
What is Extra-Virgin Olive Oil?
Have you ever asked yourself What is extra-virgin olive oil? Where does it come from? And how is it made? Hopefully this post will shed...
Laura
Dec 1, 20179 min read
What Else Could You See if You Are Staying Near Venice?
Venice (Venezia) is the capital of the Veneto region which has a great deal to offer to visitors interested in outdoor activities thanks...
Laura
Oct 16, 20178 min read
Only One Day in Venice with Your Family: a Few Tips for your Visit
What would you do if you had only one day to spend in Venice with your family while traveling in Italy? Here are a few tips that...
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