A Photo Story of an Orvieto Restaurant

They say there's a story behind every picture… We drove through the charming cobblestone roads of Orvieto, Italy and couldn't help but stop at this perfect doorway with a scooter out front. Al Pozzo Etrusco Restaurant was closed this day, but we were left to wonder whose scooter this was out front.

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7 Super Photos from Around the World

Tag…I'm it. Hostelbookers has created this fun travel round up and 50+ and on the Run has said it is time for me to join the party. I put on my best dress for this shindig, and poured myself a large glass of wine, while I sifted through thousands of travel photos to come up with [...]

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My Biggest Regret Happened at Harrys Bar in Venice, Italy

I do not have many regrets about my travels to the charming city of Venice. Even missing out on a gondola ride through the canal didn't leave me feeling all empty inside. What did leave a vacant spot in my soul was related to a famous bar and its even more famous cocktail. The bellini at [...]

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Bucket List of 6 Amazing Northern Italy Views

Most of my time in Northern Italy was spent with my jaw dropped, nearly to the ground. There may have even been some dribbles of drool on my chin. There were stunning views everywhere. It's hard to narrow it down, but these are my favorite six: 1. Tuscan Countryside from Orvieto, Italy Just about any [...]

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A to Z of Adventurous Travel Experiences

Cutie petootie Ruth, over at at Tanama Tales, nominated little ole' me to share my travel experiences for the "My Travel ABCs" series. Whoop, Whoop! It's an honor to just be nominated Age you went on your first international trip: On the sixteenth birthday of all of her granddaughters, my nonna took each one of us to her native [...]

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Italian Happy Hour at Note di Vino in Florence, Italy

I love a good happy hour. An Italian happy hour is even better. Then again, what's not to love? Cheap drinks. Cheap nibbles. And all before 5 o'clock. On our first day in Florence we strolled aimlessly down the cobbled streets looking for some light fare and a glass of Italian vino. We asked a gentlemen [...]

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My Favorite Italian Pastry. Millefoglie Glassato al Pistacchio

In the brisk morning hours in Florence, there was only one thing I wanted to do, go to the local Pasticceria and devour my new favorite pastry Millefoglie Glassato al Pistacchio. Millefoglie is a delectable Italian dessert made by layering puff pastry with either a pastry or chantilly cream. We had discovered this little flaky piece of [...]

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11 Things Restaurants in Italy Do Differently

My husband Peter and I own an Italian restaurant. And pardon my bluntness or lack of modesty, but it's a pretty damn good Italian restaurant. We have spent many sleepless nights working on creating a memorable experience for our guests that focuses on reinventing traditional Italian dishes. This is why dining in Northern Italy was [...]

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A Photo Tour of the Venice Canals in Italy

I am having a serious love affair with  Venice canals. I lay awake at night fantasizing about our next Italian date. This is not just lust.  This adoration happened even though all the naysayers warned me of my loves potent sewer smell, pricey restaurants and overcrowded streets. But, all I could see was the fantastical labyrinth of canals. [...]

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The Tower of Pisa in Italy…it Leans

On our tour of Tuscany I planned the shortest pit stop in the town of Pisa. Several travel sites reported that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was a must-see, but not worthy of a sleepover. Which was okay, because my clean PJs were packed away, ready for tonights slumber party in Siena. We were coming from a focaccia-filled [...]

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