Did you know Tuscany also boasts 162 miles of coastline with quaint little resort villages? And Viareggio is one of them.

Mini Bologna Guide. A few of my favorite places to see, to eat, to shop in Bologna

Vicopisano's prime geographical location made it rich, but a diverted river turned this Tuscan hilltown into a sleepy town.

Since coming here in the late 90’s I have always been enamored by this stand-alone tower. It wasn't until my recent move to Italy that I...

Italy like the U.S. is presently finding relief from the heat at the shorelines of local lakes and seashores. But come September, nothing...

You've roamed Rome. You've tasted Tuscany. And, you've ventured to Venice. It’s time to experience Umbria.

I always recommend you do at least a week (in a private villa or B&B) in Tuscany but if your time is limited to several days in Florence...

Let’s face it: Venice isn’t exactly a hidden gem. So, unless you know someone with local connections, it can be really hard to experience...

PIZZA BY THE COLOSSEUM Whether it’s your first or fourteenth visit to Rome, viewing the Colosseum never ceases to impress. In its hay...