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Oct 12, 20231 min read

Tramonto Bellissimo

Tramonto Bellissimo means beautiful sunset in Italian. So musical. Looking through my photos there are sunsets from all over. The first...

Sep 14, 20232 min read

No cars - we must be in Venice!!

In a little over 2 hours, you can be in Venice via train from Florence. Once there you take a water taxi to town. The ride is exciting...

Aug 19, 20232 min read

All Roads Lead to Rome

The reason they say all roads lead to Rome is they do (Map of Roman Roads above). Before the Romans, much of today’s Italy was ruled by...

Aug 10, 20232 min read

What to see in Capri?

Capri is 34 km (21.12 miles) from Mt Vesuvius, an active volcano in Italy last erupting March 1944. The Campi Flegrei volcano, near...

Jul 31, 20231 min read

Florence known for architecture, art and leather

Firenze, or Florence, is the capital of Italy's Tuscany Region. Florence was the birthplace of Italy's Renaissance and is rich in...

Jul 23, 20231 min read

Roman Concrete is “Hot Stuff”

Roman Concrete has always been a mystery. The Pantheon is home of the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, was completed in 128...

Jul 19, 20231 min read

The Fascinating History of the Chianti and its Iconic Rooster Emblem.

Roosters, Knights an Chianti Classico