It may sound strange, but I have noticed recently that when we sit down to enjoy antipasti as a family, something special happens. Antipasti in Italy varies slightly by region but in my experience, …
Inside The Indelible Walls of Lucca, Italy
Some walled cities we have visited have felt a bit eerie. It is hard to explain but it is as if centuries of trying to ward off people have finally worked and there is no one left clamoring to get in. …
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When It Rains, Head to Higher Ground
As you may have heard, Genoa has been flooding and since we are only an hour south, things have been a bit wet along the Versilia Coast as well. We decided to head to higher ground for the day and …
Italian Beach Club Opulence
From the Adriatic to the Mediterranean to the Ligurian Sea, Italians love their beach clubs. Living in Forte Dei Marmi, however, I am reminded of just how long this love affair has lasted. I grew …
When You Must Carry On
It dawned on me this week, as we were housebound on laundry day, that we have been living out of five carry-on bags (one for each of us) for over a year. Yes, it means we can’t leave the house on …
Where Are You Headed?
One year ago, this week, we found ourselves wandering the cobbled streets in Cortona, Italy without a plan. We arrived there without knowing where we were headed and we stayed there until we figured …
