It is such a shame that so many people rush, for example, from Rome to Florence, and then over to Venice, without stopping to experience a day, or even an afternoon, in the life of the wonderful small medieval Tuscan towns … Continue reading
The Basilica of St. Mary Major, is one of the four papal major basilicas, and the largest, and perhaps oldest church dedicated to the Blessed Mother in the western world. It is also known as “Our Lady of the Snows” … Continue reading
“Look Ma, no lines!” If there is one phrase that sums up my recent ten-day trip back to the Motherland as I call it, it is that one. In all the years I have been traveling to Italy, there has … Continue reading
So many people traveling to Italy say they don’t want to be restricted by tours and want to do their own. That sounds like a great idea until one realizes if you don’t book a group tour or hire a … 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