“You may have the world if I may have Italy”— GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813-1901) - ITALIAN OPERA COMPOSER“The name of Italy has magic in its very syllables.”— MARY SHELLEY (1797-1851) - ENGLISH NOVELIST“Italy offers one the most priceless of one’s possessions - One’s own soul”— BARBARA GRIZZUTI HARRISON (1934-2002) - AMERICAN JOURNALIST AND MEMOIRIST Tuscany trip was originally planned for April…
Per Britannica.com “Uniquely among Italy's chief cities, Venice came into being after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The Lombard hordes, whose incursions into northern Italy began in ad 568, drove great numbers of mainlanders onto the islands of the lagoon, previously the homes of itinerant fishermen and salt workers.” Previous Next Venice Venice Venice just gorgeous…no words…
Per Britannica.com “Uniquely among Italy's chief cities, Venice came into being after the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The Lombard hordes, whose incursions into northern Italy began in ad 568, drove great numbers of mainlanders onto the islands of the lagoon, previously the homes of itinerant fishermen and salt workers.”Per Venetoinside.com “Prosecco wine has origins that date back…
Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers…