The Sistine Chapel & Michelangelo The Sistine Chapel was built in the Vatican between 1473 and 1481, on order of Pope Sixtus IV, and dedicated on August 15th, 1483, the Feast of the Assumption. It is the Pope’s private chapel. … Continue reading
Italy on the Big Screen One suggestion I always make for those getting ready to travel to sunny Italy is to watch a movie or two that takes place in this marvelous land. It will really get you even more … Continue reading
It just had to be something more than answering numerous questions as well as responding to e-mails. At least that’s what those who’ve benefited from my Italy obsession have told me. Time after time whether it was a friend, colleague, … Continue reading
Usually the first words I hear uttered from first time Italy travelers is “I want to go to the Amalfi Coast.” That’s not exactly a surprise given the area’s incomparable beauty. It’s hard to beat the aquamarine water, the brightly … Continue reading
Italians have a famous saying, “Dolce far Niente”, which means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” It does not refer to being lazy, it refers to the similar saying “take the time to smell the roses” and the pleasure one gets … Continue reading