Obviously twenty-four hours in Florence is not enough, but it is just enough to catch some art, see the famous naked man, and enjoy a Florentine steak with a 26-year-old bottle of red!! ** And don’t forget those ancient wine windows! Found a few and one that was actually in operation! ** An ancient Florentine…
A gorgeous fall day was spent in the mountains to truffle hunt along the river and savor truffle dishes made by Mama Castello. Pretty much anytime anyone says “truffles” we are there! Trying to soak in as much truffle fun and cuisine as we can while in Italy! This was a perfect family day at…
My favorite time to really see Naples is after the storms roll through. The thick haze and smog disappears, the mountains seem larger & greener, and the ocean seems to be visible for miles inward from the coast. Everything, even if for just a short time, is so clear. These are also the best days…
The amazing-ness with our guests didn’t stop after nine days in Italy. Somehow we still weren’t sick of each other, which was good, considering the fact that we had also booked a short weekend together in London, England! London was such a breath of fresh air (literally compared to Naples). So clean and beautiful. A…
We had such a phenomenal time with our next guests here in Italy! I took them to visit some of our favorite places from Pompeii and Napoli, to mountainside villages and the coast. The weather was warm and perfect for outdoor meals and drinks on the patio. We did some grape stomping, pumpkin picking, and…
A stones throw from Alberobello and Locorotondo is the second largest wildlife park in Europe!! And it’s a drive-though!! Zoosafari has more than 200 species of animals where most are immersed in nature with complete freedom. We were guests in their home. We drove past a pair of bears wrangling with each other, lions and…
Inland from the coast of southern Puglia lies an area known as Valle d’Itria, a stunning countryside with abundant areas dotted with olive tree groves. There is no shortage of impressive views or food! Along with Alberobello, there was one more nearby town that I wanted to visit before heading home. So here’s a little…
One of the most instragrammable spots in Italy and a well-known tourist destination of the south, Puglia is home to the infamous Trulli homes. In the little town of Alberobello, you can find these unique homes lining the picturesque streets throughout the town. The trulli, typical limestone dwellings of Alberobello in southern Puglia, are extraordinary…
By the time October 1 came around I was already furiously taking notes on all the upcoming fall festivals- pumpkin, nut, truffle, chocolate… you name it. So far in our time here in Italy we have experienced a truffle, chocolate, and grape food festival. Each one had their own vibe, was off the tourist trail,…
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