Irresistible. Mesmerizing. Addictive. Italy weaves a magical spell on travelers. The food, the wine, the friendly people, the culture, the history, but none so entrancing as the Italian hill towns of Tuscany. One visit is never enough. No matter how long the stay once home, travelers long for glorious days of exploring vineyards and ancient […]
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Camogli Italy and the Giant Frying Pan
“Is that a giant frying pan?” Wandering near the harbor of colorful Camogli Italy, a behemoth had apparently left his kitchen dishes lying about. While I have seen some enormous roadside statues in Canada, this was unique. My neck has been kinked while gazing upward at the likes of a monstrous Kielbasa sausage and egg. […]
Guard Donkey in Italy Bagno Vignoni
The sound was unmistakable. Echoing through the undulating hills of Italy Bagno Vignoni came the repeated hee-haws of a donkey. Cycling in Italy one becomes accustomed to the chiming of church bells on the hour and the wild barking of well fenced, albeit enthusiastic dogs. However the call of a donkey leaves one with head […]
10 Italian Hilltop Towns You Must See to Believe
A trip to the romantic Italian hilltop towns is not just about the amazing wine. Not that wine isn’t a fabulous reason for visiting beautiful Tuscany and neighbouring Umbria, but there is far more to see. Below you will find our top 10 Italian hilltop towns that we would love to call home for a month, or […]
The Colors of Burano – Sunglasses Required
The island of Burano with it’s eye popping color, rests quietly in the Venetian lagoon. Known for it’s lace making and colorful buildings, Burano is a short vaporetto (water bus) ride from Venice. Thought to have been settled by the Romans in the 6th century, Burano received little attention until the women of the island […]
Leaning Tower of Pisa – Can you Lend a Hand?
Why the the Leaning Tower of Pisa does not fall over is a mystery to a casual tourist such as I. Visiting Italy several years ago we were surprised to arrive in Pisa and see a large police and military presence around the Leaning Tower. Perhaps we were about to be eye witnesses to the […]