Italy
Venice Quiz: How Well Do You Know Venice?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Welcome to the ultimate Venice Quiz! Think you know the Floating City? From its iconic canals and gondolas to its rich history, art, and cuisine, Venice is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. But beyond the postcard-perfect views, how much do you…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Rome?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Rome, the Eternal City, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and cuisine. From ancient monuments like the Colosseum and the Pantheon to Rome's bustling streets and hidden gems, Rome offers something for everyone. But how well do you really know the city?…
Regional Italian Dishes Beyond Pizza and Pasta Quiz
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Italy is famous for its pizza and pasta, but did you know the country has a wealth of regional dishes that don’t rely on carbs? From savory game to fresh seafood and flavorful vegetables, Italy’s diverse culinary landscape has something for everyone. For those…
The Capitoline Wolf: Foundation Myths of Siena and Rome
Introduction Legends and symbolism often bridge the stories of cities, and nowhere is this truer than between Rome and Siena. The Capitoline Wolf, the iconic statue depicting Romulus and Remus being nursed by a she-wolf, embodies a captivating narrative that unites these two cities through their…
Can You Match the Pasta to Its Italian Region?
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Danielle and I love Pasta! It’s one of our favorite dishes because of its rich diversity and ease of preparation. Danielle makes a mean traditional spaghetti sauce passed down from her mother. While traveling in Italy, we took immeasurable pleasure in tasting…
3 Days in Florence: A Mobility-Friendly Travel Guide
Estimated reading time: 24 minutes 3 Days in Florence – Introduction Florence, Italy—Welcome to our Florence Travel Guide. Florence, or Firenze in Italian is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It’s a place where every cobblestone alley and grand piazza seems to whisper stories…
The Eternal City – a Rome Travel Guide for Foodie Adventurers
Estimated reading time: 35 minutes We'd been avoiding Rome for the longest time, hesitant to visit. much less create our own personal Rome travel guide. Too crowded. Too touristy. Too expensive. However, when our cruise ended in Rome, we decided to give it a chance and added an extra four days…
Ristorante Vecia Cavàna
Rating Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Our second meal in Venice was at Ristorante Vecia Cavàna, a renovated an old boathouse near Campo Santi Apostol and the Ca'd'Oro featuring fish and seafood as well gluten-free cuisine. As mentioned above, gluten is not a concern for me in Italy, so…
Osteria le Logge Tasting Experience
Rating Estimated reading time: 8 minutes You may have guessed by now that my wife Danielle and I love to eat! But we prefer quality and originality over quantity. In our eyes, small dishes, expertly prepared yield big rewards. There's nothing more special to us than a wonderfully refined…
Exploring Il Duomo di Siena – the Siena Cathedral
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Table of contents A Gothic and Romanesque Architectural Masterpiece Construction of the Duomo di Siena Key stages of construction of the Duomo di Siena Black and White Marble Walls and Columns of the Duomo Exquisitely Inlaid Marble Floors - the Pride of…
Seven Days in Siena, Italy – The Heart and Soul of Tuscany
Estimated reading time: 40 minutes Table of contents Siena is the Heart and Soul of Tuscany A Brief History of Siena Day 1 - Arrival in Siena Exploring Siena Navigating the Maze of Ancient Streets Our First Dinner In Siena Day 2 – Discovering Siena Piazza del Campo: Via Banchi Di Sopra…
Bologna – a Foodie Paradise
Leaving Venice behind, we ventured south on the Autostrade towards Bologna, our third waypoint on our foodie road trip. A few drops of rain punctuated our journey south through Emelia-Romagna. Our route took us through the rich farmland and green spaces of the Po Valley. Bologna is known…
Venetian street names and categories
Understanding the meaning of common street names in Venice Reading a map of Venice, you may wonder what all the different Venetian street names are all about. In the English language, things are relatively simple: "street, avenue, boulevard, lane, etc". But in Venice, the street naming…
Venice Travel Guide: Experience the Magic of the City of Love
Venice Italy – Where History, Culture, and Romance Meet Welcome to our Venice Travel Guide. Ah, Venice Italy, the City of Love (or at least one of several that claim this designation). One of most iconic and picturesque cities in Italy and a fitting start to our 21-day Italian road trip. The…
Brescia, Hidden Gem in the Heart of Lombardy
The first stop on our road trip in Italy was Brescia, a hidden gem that deserves much more attention. Look for this lovely city in northern Italy, about halfway between Milan and Venice. It was a logical first stop on our Road trip in Italy. It is not known as a popular vacation spot. Travelers to…
Our Foodie Road Trip in Italy
Estimated reading time: 30 minutes A Long Overdue Dream Come True For over a decade, we’ve been dreaming of a road trip in Italy. That Mediterranean country was at the very top of our bucket list. And for good reason. There’s so much to love about Italy. The history, the culture, the…