The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an attraction I couldn’t miss seeing while in Italy. It is such an iconic piece of architecture and known for its “unintended tilt.” The structure is the bell tower for the cathedral of the city of Pisa. The soft ground and inadequate foundation caused the tower to tilt upon construction and slowly overtime. About a decade ago, a restoration … Continue reading Leaning Tower of Pisa
While visiting Florence for just a few days each time we traveled there, it was difficult to even scrape the surface of this historically rich city. The capital of the Tuscany region is most well know as the birthplace of the Renaissance. This whimsical town is filled with some of the world’s most famous artwork from Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. With the abundant … Continue reading La Bella Firenze (Florence)
Home of the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy is a winter sportsman’s dream. More coming soon… Continue reading Cortina d’Ampezzo
Verona is my top ten cities in Europe I’d choose to settle down in. To me, this city has it all. Close to Lake Garda, close to the mountains in Northern Italy – it’s a city filled with drool-worthy restaurants, prime shopping, rich history – it’s hard not to fall in love with this “city of love.” More coming soon… Continue reading City of Love: A Day in Verona
Vicenza was our home in Europe for three years. The moment we arrived I fell in love with the city of Palladio in Northern Italy. More coming soon… Continue reading Vicenza, our European home
Cinque Terre consists of five seaside villages on the Italian Riviera coastline. When I think of places to retire – this area is in the top 5! You will not want to leave after visiting Cinque Terre. How to get there: by train on car. We decided to drive and stay in the town of Monterosso (one of the five villages). The train stations in … Continue reading Colorful Cinque Terre
Located in the Lombardy region of Italy, Lake Como is a fantasy-like oasis. Lake Como has a reputation as a retreat for the wealthy and famous. The Huffington Post even named it the most beautiful lake in the world in 2014. Shaped in the form of the letter, “Y,” the lake has many wonderful towns to choose from – this is a place to spend … Continue reading Luscious Lake Como, Italy
Capital of the Veneto region of Italy, Venice is an enchanting and radiant city. Full of color, picturesque canals, and choicest people watching, this city can also make one feel like a mouse in a maze. Stepping out of the train station for the first time in Venice can be confusing and distracting. Water canals filled with taxi boats, gondolas, and delivery barges fill the … Continue reading Venice, an ornate maze
Le Calandre– A true dining experience. In 2008, Le Calandre (aka “Max Alajmo’s culinary playground”) was rated the 36th best restaurant in the world. Now in 2017, it has jumped up to the 29th best restaurant in the world. The Italian eatery is located in Rubano, about a 45 minute drive west of Venice. The restaurant is one of eight in all of Italy to … Continue reading Dining at a Top 50 Restaurant
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